Family Support Worker
Posted 1 week ago by Tradewind Recruitment
£251 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Summary: The Family Support Worker role at Tradewind Recruitment involves providing essential support to families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Northampton. The position focuses on building strong relationships between home and school, facilitating communication, and ensuring that children's needs are met both in educational settings and at home. Candidates should possess experience in working with SEND families and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to positively impact the educational and personal outcomes of vulnerable pupils.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support families with attendance and engagement.
- Offer guidance and practical support to families.
- Signpost families to relevant external services.
- Collaborate with school staff, SENCOs, and external agencies.
- Contribute to safeguarding processes and multi-agency meetings.
- Help build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers.
- Assist in developing support plans for children.
- Work to remove barriers to education for vulnerable pupils.
Key Skills:
- Experience working with families and young people with SEND.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Calm and supportive approach.
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries.
- Background in education, social care, youth work, or related field.
Salary (Rate): £251/day
City: Northampton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Family Support Worker - SEND
Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for empathetic, proactive, and experienced Family Support Workers to work across our partner SEND schools in Northampton. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support pupils and their families in achieving positive educational and personal outcomes.
In this role, you will work closely with families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including autism (ASC), ADHD, and SEMH needs. Acting as a key link between home and school, you will help build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers, ensuring clear communication and consistent support.
Your responsibilities will include supporting families with attendance and engagement, offering guidance and practical support, and signposting to relevant external services where appropriate. You will work collaboratively with school staff, SENCOs, and external agencies to ensure that each child's needs are fully understood and supported both in school and at home.
You may also be involved in safeguarding processes, attending multi-agency meetings, and contributing to support plans, so a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries is essential. Your role will be key in helping to remove barriers to education and improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with families and young people with SEND, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a calm, supportive approach. A background in education, social care, youth work, or a related field would be highly advantageous.
Through Tradewind Recruitment, you will gain access to a variety of roles across inclusive and well-supported schools in Northampton. We offer competitive rates of pay, access to ongoing professional development, and the support of a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
If you are passionate about supporting families and making a lasting impact within SEND education, apply today and join Tradewind Recruitment.