SHS Family Support Practitioner (School:based)
Location: Delta Valley Academy, Cliffe Terrace, Bradford, BD8 7DX
Hours: 35 hours per week: 5 days per week. Monday: Friday term time only, plus inset days, plus 4 weeks (20 working days) to be completed over the school holidays.
Salary: A GBP 24,271: A GBP 27,020 per annum (This role is term:time only; the salary is in line with working weeks)
Closing date: Tuesday 5th May 2026
Interview Dates
- 1st Stage interview: (online interview) Monday 11th May
- 2nd Stage interview: (in person at the setting) Week commencing Monday 18th May to Friday 22nd May.
This is a permanent position
Overview
Our mission at School:Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Family Support Practitioner to join our team and to make a difference in childrens lives every single day. As the Family Support Practitioner, you will be based at the setting and work in close partnership with school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and families we support. You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.
You will have excellent relationship:building and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people.
Qualifications
- working in an education setting or similar to improve a child’s school attendance and engagement in learning
- working and engaging with parents/carers, children or individuals through individual and/or group:based support
- factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
- working with families from diverse communities
- holistic family support
- safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children
We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support for you and your family
- Life assurance for added financial security
- Pension scheme
- A structured induction programme with training throughout your first 6 months to help you feel confident and supported in your role
- Regular supervision and reflective practice to support your wellbeing and professional development
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your experience and ideas are valued
- Opportunities to build strong relationships with schools and communities through varied and rewarding work
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
School:Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice.
Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to a DBS Check.
All practitioner roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
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