Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Contractual hours: 37

Job Description:

Job title and organisation: Family Support Worker – Hunslet Moor Primary School
Salary: C1 pt 12 – 17 £24,597 – £26,682
Hours: 37 per week, term time only +5 days
Contract: Fixed term for 1 year from 1 September 2026
Location: Hunslet Moor Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 8 July 2026

Accountable to: Designated Safeguarding Lead and Mental Health and Wellbeing Officer

Hunslet Moor Primary School is located a short distance from Leeds city centre and serves a unique and culturally diverse community. Many of our families face a range of challenges that can impact on children’s wellbeing, attendance, achievement and life chances. Staff at Hunslet Moor are committed to going the extra mile, working closely with parents, children and a wide range of agencies and partners to make a positive difference to the lives of our children and families.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our safeguarding and wellbeing team who is passionate about promoting the welfare, wellbeing and protection of children. The post holder will be a designated member of the school’s safeguarding team, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns. The successful candidate will support vulnerable children and families by coordinating Early Help support and interventions, undertaking assessments, developing and reviewing support plans, attending and contributing to Team Around the Family meetings and working collaboratively with a range of agencies to secure positive outcomes for children and families. In addition, the post holder will act as the school’s Young Carers Champion, identifying, supporting and advocating for young carers to ensure they receive the help, understanding and opportunities they need to thrive. The post holder will also play an important part in the admission of pupils to school.

This post is suited to someone with experience of working closely with children, families and partner agencies. The successful candidate will be able to build positive and trusting relationships with parents, demonstrating the professionalism, empathy and communication skills needed to foster mutual respect, understanding and confidence between home and school. Promoting parental engagement and helping families to overcome barriers to learning will be central to the role.

No day is the same at Hunslet Moor. We are a vibrant, fast-paced primary school where staff with strong interpersonal skills, resilience and adaptability thrive. The successful candidate will join an established safeguarding and wellbeing team and will be expected to contribute positively to the wider life of the school. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are essential requirements of the post.

As a school, we are committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with the families we serve. We are therefore looking for a professional who can demonstrate the skills, values and commitment required to work effectively within our diverse community. Strong multi-agency working is a key feature of the team’s practice and applicants should be able to demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Please visit the recruitment section of our website where you will find further information about the School (including a link to all our policies) and further information about our recruitment process including a link to our application form.

If you would like to visit the School prior to submitting an application, please email with your contact details and a brief description of your enquiry.

Closing date: Wednesday 8th July 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 14th July 2026

Completed application forms should be returned to .

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We embed the promotion of British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs into our school and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our .

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you’ll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

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