Family Support Worker

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT & SUPPORT OFFICER GRADE F SCP 17 - 23 (£31,022 - £34,434) ACTUAL SALARY £26,296.45 - £29,188.71 37 HOURS PER WEEK TERM TIME PLUS 3 DAYS FIXED TERM CONTRACT 1 YEAR REQUIRED 1ST SEPTEMBER 2026 We are a 3-16 all age fully inclusive Academy. Our school has been on a fantastic journey over the last 18 months, and we are incredibly proud of our amazing staff and pupils. Our recent Ofsted and SIAMS inspections highlighted the fantastic progress we have made as an academy, and we are looking for someone to join us as we take our next steps. We offer state-of-the-art facilities in an amazing £36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to teach in a cutting-edge and vibrant environment, with the best team you could hope for. At BSCA, we are fully committed to staff development, with over 60 hours CPD and development annually, as well as our own internal leadership development programmes. Our students deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and take a look around! WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO: Passionate about improvising outcomes for children, young people and families Able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, parents/carers and professionals Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience supporting vulnerable families and pupils with social, emotional or behavioural needs Strong understanding of safeguarding Empathetic, resilient and able to manage sensitive situations professionally Organised and able to prioritise a varied workload effectively Able to work independently and as part of a pastoral/safeguarding team Committed to inclusion, equality and parental engagement Proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach to supporting families YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE: To provide a professional level of support to parents/carers and school staff, providing a core offer of services for pupil and their families where pupils present with challenges and barriers to learning. IN RETURN, WE OFFER: Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs. Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives. Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare. 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare. Fantastic facilities. A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities. APPLICATION INFORMATION: For more information visit our website www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 332553 or by emailing hr@bsca.tbft.uk To apply please complete the attached application form via the link Family Engagement and Support Officer - SAMPeople Recruit Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received. The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview. CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 1 st September 2026 @ 9.00am INTERVIEWS: TBC