Family Support Worker

Job Introduction

Family Support Worker 

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to past employment references, social media/online checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

Scale: 3, point 5 - 6

Actual salary: £22176 to £22528

Hours: 37 hours per week, (Mon - Fri), term time only plus 2 training days

Start date: September 2026

Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher & DSL 

The Family Support Worker (FSW) is a school based role that works as part of the pastoral and safeguarding team to support pupils aged 11–16 and their families. The purpose of the role is to reduce barriers to learning, improve attendance and engagement, and promote positive outcomes through early help and targeted family support.

Working under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and senior pastoral staff, the FSW supports families to access appropriate services, strengthens links between home and school, and contributes to the school’s safeguarding culture. The role is preventative and supportive in nature and does not replace statutory safeguarding or social care functions.

Completed applications should be emailed to Kay Taylor, PA to the Headteacher, before the closing date - ktaylor@blessededward.co.uk .

Closing date: 10.00am on Tuesday 9 June 2026.

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Applications from all faiths and non-faiths will be equally considered.