Family Support Worker

Location: Southwark

Rate: £120-£130 per day

Hours:

35 hours per week
Working pattern:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Reporting to:
Headteacher and Admin Manager

Family Support Worker

A vibrant all through school is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join its team. This is a vital role supporting autistic children and young people by working closely with families, school staff, and external agencies.

The Role

The Family Support Worker will provide practical and emotional support to families, contribute to safeguarding processes, and help strengthen links between home, school, and the wider community.

Key responsibilities include:

General administrative duties, including supporting annual reviews

Supporting families, including assistance with social security and transport application forms

Supporting safeguarding processes

Monitoring attendance and following up pupil absence

Managing the Jack Petchey Award Scheme

Co-ordinating volunteer and university student placements

Co-ordinating visits for prospective parents and open mornings

Managing parent and family events

Liaising with external agencies and professionals

Supervising pupils when parents are late collecting them after school

Supporting community links and the School Council

Undertaking other duties as required, including lunch and supervision duties

Person Specification

Experience (Essential):

Experience of working with autistic children and young people

Experience of supporting families

Knowledge (Essential unless stated):

A strong understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its impact on families

Knowledge of behaviour management strategies effective for autistic students at school and at home

Knowledge of benefits available to families and young people with disabilities (Desirable)

Knowledge of support services available to families (Desirable)

Skills (Essential):

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload

Good ICT skills and the ability to use technology effectively for communication and training

Ability to work effectively with families/carers, staff, and external professionals