Term Time Only + 3 weeks (Salary pro-rata)

Cedars Academy | Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust

At Robin Hood Multi Academy Trust, we believe every child has the right to shine — and that strong families and strong relationships are at the heart of successful schools.

Cedars Academy is a richly diverse and ambitious community where inclusion, compassion and opportunity shape everything we do. We are seeking a committed, empathetic and highly organised Family Support Worker / Coordinator to help remove barriers, strengthen family partnerships and improve outcomes for children.

This is a vital role for someone who believes in early intervention, relational practice and the power of community.

About the Role

As Family Support Worker / Coordinator, you will lead and coordinate family support and outreach provision across the school, with a particular focus on engaging vulnerable and hard-to-reach families. You will work closely with pupils, parents, pastoral teams, safeguarding leads and external agencies to ensure families receive the right support at the right time.

You will be a visible, trusted and proactive presence within the school community — someone who can build relationships, coordinate support and advocate for families with professionalism and compassion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating targeted support for vulnerable pupils and families

• Developing strategies to improve parental engagement and access to services

• Working alongside school leaders, safeguarding teams and external agencies

• Supporting attendance through early help interventions

• Undertaking outreach work and home visits

• Acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

• Maintaining accurate safeguarding and case management records

• Supporting Early Help assessments and referrals

• Providing practical guidance, signposting and emotional support to families

• Leading and contributing to multi-agency meetings and reviews

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is passionate about improving life chances for children and families

• Can build trust quickly and communicate with empathy and professionalism

• Has experience working with vulnerable children, families or safeguarding systems

• Understands Early Help, attendance and multi-agency working

• Is resilient, solution-focused and highly organised

• Can work independently while also contributing strongly to a team

• Demonstrates integrity, discretion and strong professional judgement

• Shares our commitment to inclusion, fairness and opportunity for all

This role requires someone who can balance challenge with compassion and who understands that meaningful family support can transform a child’s future.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and values-driven school community

• Supportive leadership and collaborative colleagues

• Professional development opportunities across the Trust

• A chance to make a lasting impact on children and families

• A role with genuine purpose and influence within the school community