SHS Family Support Practitioner
Location: Blackpool
Salary: £10,847- £11,616 per annum (This role is term-time only, the salary is in line with working weeks)
Vacancy Type: Permanent (2.5 days per week, Term Time Only + inset days)
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on.
We are looking for a Family Support Practitioner to join our team and to make a difference in children s lives every single day. As the Family Support Practitioner, you will be based at the setting and work in close partnership with school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families we support. You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.
You will have excellent relationship-building and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people.
You ll have previous experience of:
We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.
As an employer, we offer:
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification in your supporting statement.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for School-Home Support, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to a DBS Check. All family support roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
