Pupil and Family Support Worker

Pupil and Family Support Worker37 Hours Per Week Full TimePermanentTerm Time Only 44.67 weeks per yearAre you driven by a profound commitment to enhancing the lives of children and families St. Aidans in Blackburn presents a significant opportunity for a dedicated individual to assume the crucial role of Pupil and Family Support Worker and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. This position offers a rewarding platform to provide direct and impactful support to children young people and their families facilitating their ability to overcome challenges and flourish both at home and within the educational environment.We seek a resilient determined and proactive professional to join our school community and undertake this important role. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the safeguarding and attendance team as well as the wider Trust to support pupils and families facing barriers to learning and consistent school attendance. The primary focus of this role involves providing comprehensive support to families and pupils to address these obstacles and improve attendance outcomes. Furthermore the post holder will be required to fulfil the responsibilities of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in the absence of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the current Deputy.As Pupil and Family Support Worker you will play a pivotal role in engaging with vulnerable families and young people delivering early intervention support to mitigate the need for more intensive services. Your central objective will be to contribute to improved outcomes for children and families encompassing enhanced school attendance positive behavioural development and increased overall well-being. You will serve as the lead professional for assigned families coordinating necessary support services and empowering them to enact sustainable positive change.We can offer you:A happy and caring Academy with a distinctive Christian ethosLively and responsive children who enjoy schoolHard working and dedicated team of staff & GovernorsMutually supportive partnerships between our Local Authority and Cidari Academy Trust schoolsOpportunities for professional and personal developmentMotivated and experiences Governing Body and central Trust teamLocal Government Pension SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to health and wellbeing benefits.Access to employee benefits & rewards through PerkboxCycle to work schemeThe suitable candidate will:Work as part of a team within school and with other professionals involved in supporting pupils and their familiesHave a minimum of level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) qualificationWork to the highest standards demonstrating resistance to pressure and retaining professional focus and behaviourClosing date: Thursday 27th November 2025 at 2pmProposed Interview date: Thursday 4th & Friday 5th December 2025We are a small and friendly Academy whose team work happily together to enable our learners to enjoy and achieve their very best.Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust established in November 2013 a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below. Key Skills Commercial Property Paralegal,Family Support,FMCG Sales,Admin Support,Adobe Flash Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 30518 - 34434