Vacancy: Family Support Worker
Family Support Worker- Maternity Cover
Initially 43 weeks, 36 hours a week
To cover Maternity Leave
Salary: PS6 starting at £29,697
(dependant on experience)
Note: we do not sponsor candidates living abroad and we always conduct face to face interviews.
A great opportunity has arisen for an experience and enthusiastic Family Support Worker. the post holder will have relevant experience of working with families and young people in a supportive role and be able to work on their own initiative to improve our student' wellbeing, attendance and therefore achievement. you should be an organised, energetic and committed person, with excellent English and communication skills.
Liaising with teaching staff and both internal and external support services will be essential. You will be required to work within school, family homes and the local community, communicating via phone and email.
You must be willing independently to a variety of locations (mileage will be paid) and manage your time to meet the needs of the families.
Further information and an application form are available on the school website.
Click here for more details and an application form
Applicants must ensure they include a statement detailing their suitability for the post in relation to the job description and person specification, with 2 sides of A4 as a maximum.
Applications must be emailed to Mrs Z Johnson-Walker, the Headteacher on z.johnsonwalker@wcsc.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 17th July 2026
Interview dates: TBC (this school reserves the right to interview promptly should a suitable candidate apply)
This school 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 exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted applicants will be required to supply details of any unspent convictions and conditional cautions and any spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended).
If you are appointed you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
The Winston Churchill School Child Protection Policy can be found here