Family Support Worker

We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic and compassionate Family Support Worker who shares our commitment to transforming children’s lives through a world-class education. Working in partnership with our academies, you will support children and families when attendance, punctuality or wider family circumstances are affecting a pupil’s education and wellbeing. You will put the child at the centre of your work, build trusting relationships with families and work alongside academy staff and external services to identify barriers, agree practical support and help pupils engage successfully with school. You will contribute to improved outcomes for pupils who are persistently or severely absent by providing early help, targeted family support and effective challenge where appropriate. The role reports to the Head of Safeguarding, Attendance, Behaviour and Culture, forms part of the Trust Central Team and requires regular travel between Trust academies. We welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Attendance, Behaviour and Inclusion § Support schools and families to improve attendance, particularly for children who are persistently absent, severely absent or at risk of becoming persistently absent § Coordinate attendance-focused work with school leaders, attendance teams and relevant partners to identify barriers, agree responsibilities and review progress. § Support the development, implementation and review of attendance action plans for children and families. § Assist in reintegration planning following suspension, periods of absence, alternative provision placements or other significant educational disruption. § Promote positive engagement in education, supporting children and young people to access their full educational entitlement and improve…