Parent Link Worker at Falconer's Hill Infant School

New

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/FHIS/70541

Location

Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0QF

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£25,989.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade F, Point 6-7

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 12th Jun, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

The Parent Link Worker (Family Support Officer) acts as a vital bridge between the school and home. The primary goal is to empower parents and carers to take an active role in their child’s education and well-being. By providing early intervention, emotional support, and practical guidance, you will help remove barriers to learning and ensure every child has a stable, supportive environment to thrive in.

Key Responsibilities

1. Family Engagement & Support

Build Relationships: Establish trust with parents/carers, particularly those who may feel marginalised or reluctant to engage with the school.
Home Visits: Conduct home visits to assess needs and provide support in a familiar environment.
Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support to families in times of crisis, directing them to appropriate internal or external services.
Parenting Programs: Organise and facilitate workshops on topics such as positive behaviour management, healthy routines, and supporting literacy at home.

2. Multi-Agency Collaboration

Signposting: Act as a navigator for families to access external services (e.g., Housing, Children’s Social Care, Mental Health Services, and Food Banks).
Team Around the Family (TAF): Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, ensuring the family’s voice is heard and progress is tracked.
Safeguarding: Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to report concerns and maintain rigorous records in line with school policy.

3. Improving Pupil Outcomes

Attendance: Monitor persistent absence and work with families to identify and resolve the root causes of poor attendance.
Transition Support: Assist families during key transitions, such as moving from Nursery to Reception or Primary to Secondary school.
Well-being: Identify children who may be struggling emotionally due to home circumstances and provide 1-to-1 or small group support.