Job ID: S-U-4216 - Family Support Worker

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Family Support Worker to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference within the local community by working collaboratively with key partners to support families with a wide range of needs. The successful candidate will help families address identified challenges, build resilience, and achieve sustainable positive change.The Family Support Worker will play a central role in coordinating tailored packages of support, often acting as the lead professional and delivering proven, evidence-based interventions. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can build strong, trusting relationships with families while maintaining clear professional boundaries. If you are committed to empowering families and improving outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.Addressing attendance concerns would form a large part of the role. The school is a large secondary setting with a high proportion of vulnerable pupils, including those eligible for free school meals and pupils with SEND, both of which have a significant impact on attendance outcomes. Overall attendance remains below that of similar schools, and persistent absence is also above average in the borough. The successful candidate will help to identify barriers to attendance and apply targeted intervention to support pupils to be successful.Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only + 15 days.Welcome from the PrincipalI am excited to introduce you to Outwood Academy Hindley, recently judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted.The report recognised our outstanding ‘culture of care’ and welcoming environment. We place a strong emphasis on staff development, guaranteeing excellent CPD opportunities for those passionate about improving their practice.Our exceptional team shares a strong sense of teamwork and commitment to transforming student lives. Similarly, our students are kind, well-mannered, and keen to succeed. Everything we do is guided by the core principles of the Outwood family: students first, raising standards, and transforming lives.If you share our passion for improving the life chances of young people, I am very keen to meet you and welcome you to our team.If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Matthew Haughton (HR Assistant) at m.haughton@hindley.outwood.com.For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.Closing date: Midday on 22 June 2026.Interview date: 26 June 2026.We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.