Lead Family Support Worker 

36.25  hours per week, Full Time 

Permanent 

Term Time plus 2 Weeks, 45.81 weeks per year

Ambition, Purpose, Achievement. Support every pupil, whatever their background, to make real progress and achieve their full potential. Bring your talents to South Shore Academy, part of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, and join a team that’s as ambitious as you are.

At South Shore Academy we are at the start of our journey to provide high-quality education in a vibrant, traditional learning environment where students and staff are truly valued and supported. We are passionate about helping every student achieve their full potential within a caring, inclusive, and academic community.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated, conscientious & creative Family Support Worker to join our committed & hardworking staff team. This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to cope in a high-pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.

• Collaborative working within our shared family of schools to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school

• Good opportunities for personal and career development.

• Motivated and experiences Governing Body and central Trust team

• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and you family.

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements.

• Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings. 

• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox

• Cycle to work sche

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• GCSE Maths and English
• A proven ability to work on own initiative
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• Understanding of the importance of child protection
• Commitment to safeguarding

Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026 at 1pm

Proposed Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.  Further information is available below.