SHS Family Support Practitioner

SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-Based)

Location: The Valley Leadership Academy, Fearns Moss, Bacup OL13 0TG

Hours: 5 days per week, Term Time Only + inset days

Salary: £22,274 - £24,796 per annum

Closing date: 29th June 2026

Interview dates:

• 1st Stage interview:
  Online interview 02/07/2026
• 2nd Stage interview:
  In person at the school setting 06/07/2026

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.

We are looking for a Family Support Practitioner to join our team and make a difference in children’s 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 their families we support.

You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.

• Working in an education setting or similar to improve a child’s school attendance and engagement in learning
• Engaging with parents/carers, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support
• Understanding factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn
• Working with families from diverse communities
• Experience in holistic family support
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children

• 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
• 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

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification in your supporting statement.

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. All roles at SHS are subject to a DBS Check. All practitioner roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.