Family Support Worker and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and supporting children to overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will work closely with students, families, school staff and a range of external agencies to ensure that pupils receive the support they need both in school and at home.

The role will involve supporting families through early help processes, safeguarding support, attendance monitoring, family engagement and coordinating interventions that promote positive outcomes for pupils. You will build strong relationships with families, provide guidance and signposting to support services, and work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to ensure the wellbeing and success of every student.

You will also play a key role in supporting pupil attendance, reintegration following absence, emotional wellbeing support, and facilitating communication between the school and families. The ability to build trust with parents and carers, communicate effectively with professionals and work sensitively with vulnerable families is essential.

The successful candidate will be organised, approachable and committed to supporting children and families. Experience working with young people, families or within education, social care, youth work or community services would be highly beneficial.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and requirements of the role.

Why Join Norton Road Primary School?

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families
• A collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training

Norton Road Primary School reserves the right to close adverts, interview and appoint a candidate if sufficient applications are received before the closing date.

Norton Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Contract Type - Fixed Term

Contract Term - Hours: 39 per week (Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 3.30pm, 30 minutes lunch break daily)

Salary - £33,143 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date - 14th April 2026 at Midday

Interview date - TBC

Start Date - As soon as possible

Positions Available - 1