Family Support Worker

Grade 9 or Grade 10 (dependent on experience) 

37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

Salary Range £32070 - £39165

Family Support Worker (Pupil Advocate)

Location: Dorothy Goodman School

Age Range: Pupils aged 4 – 19

Core Mission: Partnering with families and outside agencies to be a dedicated voice for pupil success 

Are you ready to challenge the status quo and make a difference in the lives of young people?

At Dorothy Goodman School, nurture and respect aren’t just words—they are the foundation of everything we do. We are seeking a visionary, empathetic, and driven Family Support Worker to join our team and empower our pupils to reach exceptional academic, personal, and social outcomes.

The Role

In this vital position, you won’t just be a staff member; you will be a catalyst for independence. By building skillful, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and external professionals, you will ensure our pupils’ futures remain the ultimate priority.

Working within a highly collaborative team of advocates, you will harness the power of the wider school network to amplify our pupils' voices and bridge the gap between home and school.

Key Responsibilities

• The Vision: Facilitate person-centered 'Path Plans', creating an inclusive space where pupils can dream and aspire without limits.

• The Impact: Don't stop at the dream. You will be the driving force putting plans into action, ensuring those aspirations become a lived reality.

• The Bridge: Act as the core link between families and the school network, providing robust support, guidance, and advocacy to ensure every pupil thrives.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about equality, resilient in the face of challenges, and deeply committed to the welfare of children and young adults. If you have a background in family support, social care, or education, and you possess the unique ability to truly listen and take action, we want to hear from you.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to a check being carried out at an Enhanced level by the Disclosure and Barring Service regarding any previous criminal record.

Dorothy Goodman School as part of Open Thinking Partnership is seeking to promote the employment of disabled people and will make any adjustments considered reasonable to the above duties under the terms of the Equalities Act 2010 to accommodate a suitable disabled candidate.

Dorothy Goodman School shares a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.  Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture that embraces the ethos of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

For an Application Pack, to arrange a visit or for further information please contact:-

HR Admin on 01455 639747 or

hradmin@openthinkingpartnership.co.uk

Starting Date: Monday 18th August 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 

Interviews: Tuesday 7th July 2026

Please assume that if you haven’t heard by 7th July

that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful