Home School Family Worker - West Park Academy (Lingfield Education Trust)
| Posting date: | 28 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £10,001.00 to £20,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Band 8, SCP 19-23, Actual Salary: £15,621 – £16,777 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, DL1 5QT |
| Company: | Darlington Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 296968 |
Summary
Pay Scale:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; Band 8, SCP 19-23
Actual Salary:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andpound;15,621 andndash; andpound;16,777
Working Hours:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; 20 hours per week,
Contract Type:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp;Permanent, Term-time only plus training days
Start Date:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; 1st September 2026
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Email: admin@westpark.lingfieldtrust.org.uk
Tel: 01325 380792
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Are you committed to inclusion through helping children access education; providing support and removing barriers to enable pupils and their families to thrive?
Have you a proven track record of improving outcomes for children and families through support and signposting?
Have you worked directly with families, unpicking barriers and coordinating Early Help pathways?
Can you demonstrate the impact you have had on safeguarding through improving attendance and punctuality by creating a sense of belonging and proactive use of attendance systems?
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
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Job role
Attendance and safeguarding
Treat attendance as safeguarding and work closely with the DSL and multi- agency partners
Implement the Inclusive Attendance model to create a whole school culture around attendance
Producing clear, actionable analysis to improve overall attendance and reduce persistent and server absenceandnbsp;
Family Support and Early Help
Lead on Early Help meetings
Be part of the safeguarding team and be able to offer support and mentoring to parents and staff when dealing with safeguarding concerns
Attend safeguarding reviewsandnbsp;
Inclusion and SEND
Monitor the progress of vulnerable groups, including disadvantaged, looked after and SEN and ensure that reasonable adjustments and informationandnbsp;
Policy and compliance
Maintain and contribute to professional records and reporting arrangements
Have an excellent knowledge of statutory compliance around safeguarding and attendanceandnbsp;
Who we are looking for
Someone who is positive, calm, organised, and resilient
Someone who can build trust with families
Someone who puts children at the heart of their decision-makingandnbsp;
What we can offer
A supportive and friendly community
Opportunities to work in partnership with others across the Trustandnbsp;
For more information, please contact: Mrs Thirlway, HR andamp; Office Manager on 01325 380792
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Closing Date: 12 noon 12th June 2026
Shortlisting and Interview: w/c 22nd June 2026
andnbsp;
The post will be based in Westpark Academy; however, the Trust reserves the right to require you to work at other schools within the Trust. As part of Lingfield Education Trust, there are exciting opportunities to work across the Trust and for career progression.
andnbsp;
Application packs are available on the school website. All completed application packs must be returned directly to the school via email to the HR andamp; Office Manager at admin@westpark.lingfieldtrust.org.uk
andnbsp;
Visits to the school are encouraged.
Actual Salary:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; andpound;15,621 andndash; andpound;16,777
Working Hours:andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp;andnbsp; 20 hours per week,
Contract Type:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp;Permanent, Term-time only plus training days
Start Date:andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; 1st September 2026
andnbsp;
Email: admin@westpark.lingfieldtrust.org.uk
Tel: 01325 380792
andnbsp;
Are you committed to inclusion through helping children access education; providing support and removing barriers to enable pupils and their families to thrive?
Have you a proven track record of improving outcomes for children and families through support and signposting?
Have you worked directly with families, unpicking barriers and coordinating Early Help pathways?
Can you demonstrate the impact you have had on safeguarding through improving attendance and punctuality by creating a sense of belonging and proactive use of attendance systems?
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
andnbsp;
Job role
Attendance and safeguarding
Treat attendance as safeguarding and work closely with the DSL and multi- agency partners
Implement the Inclusive Attendance model to create a whole school culture around attendance
Producing clear, actionable analysis to improve overall attendance and reduce persistent and server absenceandnbsp;
Family Support and Early Help
Lead on Early Help meetings
Be part of the safeguarding team and be able to offer support and mentoring to parents and staff when dealing with safeguarding concerns
Attend safeguarding reviewsandnbsp;
Inclusion and SEND
Monitor the progress of vulnerable groups, including disadvantaged, looked after and SEN and ensure that reasonable adjustments and informationandnbsp;
Policy and compliance
Maintain and contribute to professional records and reporting arrangements
Have an excellent knowledge of statutory compliance around safeguarding and attendanceandnbsp;
Who we are looking for
Someone who is positive, calm, organised, and resilient
Someone who can build trust with families
Someone who puts children at the heart of their decision-makingandnbsp;
What we can offer
A supportive and friendly community
Opportunities to work in partnership with others across the Trustandnbsp;
For more information, please contact: Mrs Thirlway, HR andamp; Office Manager on 01325 380792
andnbsp;
Closing Date: 12 noon 12th June 2026
Shortlisting and Interview: w/c 22nd June 2026
andnbsp;
The post will be based in Westpark Academy; however, the Trust reserves the right to require you to work at other schools within the Trust. As part of Lingfield Education Trust, there are exciting opportunities to work across the Trust and for career progression.
andnbsp;
Application packs are available on the school website. All completed application packs must be returned directly to the school via email to the HR andamp; Office Manager at admin@westpark.lingfieldtrust.org.uk
andnbsp;
Visits to the school are encouraged.
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