West Coventry Academy
Family Support Worker is seeking to join our pastoral team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting students and their families to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes. As a Family Support Worker, you will play a key role in strengthening relationships between the academy, students, and their families. You will work closely with pastoral staff, safeguarding leads, and external agencies to provide early intervention and targeted support for students facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. If the candidate holds a full driving licence this would be desirable but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to students and families, including home visits where appropriate
- Act as a key point of contact for parents/carers, offering guidance and signposting to relevant services
- Work collaboratively with safeguarding and pastoral teams to support vulnerable students
- Help improve attendance, behaviour, and overall student wellbeing
- Liaise with external agencies to coordinate multi‑agency support
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to support plans and reviews
What you’ll need to succeed
- Have experience working with children, young people, or families in a support role
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be empathetic, resilient, and able to build trusting relationships
- Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices
- Work both independently and as part of a team
- Committed to making a positive difference to students’ lives
What you’ll get in return
- The opportunity to lead within a supportive, forward‑thinking environment
- Professional development and career progression pathways
- A collaborative and dedicated team of colleagues
- The chance to make a tangible impact on students and the school
How to apply
To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Claire Franklin, Lead DSL & Strategic Lead for Attendance, via email on staffcxf@westcoventryacademy.org. To apply for this role please complete an online application form. Please include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
Please note we do not accept CVs; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form
Interviews will take place as soon as suitable applications are received.
Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Closing date: Monday 1st June 9.00am
Interview date: To be confirmed
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