Child and Family Support Worker

Key Responsibilities

• Work with children in school when vulnerability is noted.
• Undertake joint work and interventions with families, schools, other practitioners, and outside agencies.
• Support children’s social development, leading social groups when appropriate.
• Signpost families to other services as needed.
• Contribute to statutory reviews, Child Protection Conferences, and other meetings; reporting on work and providing written reports.
• Work with children in engaging and flexible ways, adapting to individual needs.
• Undertake Learning Support Assistant role one-to-one or in small groups as needed.
• Maintain accurate monitoring data and up-to-date case records (manual and computer).
• Report signs of neglect, injury, or concern to the Head Teacher immediately.
• Commit to self-development and ongoing training, including facilitating targeted training for parents and colleagues.
• Fully participate in performance management, supervision, and peer support.

Skills and Expertise

• Experience working with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build rapport with children and families.
• Knowledge of child safeguarding procedures.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records.
• Experience working collaboratively with various professionals.
• Proven ability to facilitate learning support.
• Understanding of Child Protection Conferences and other related processes.