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Grade: Grade 6, points 19-24
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 20 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term Time Only plus 1 week
Actual Salary: £15,289 - £16,887
Interview Date: To be confirmed

All Saints’ CE Primary School is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and proactive School Based Family Worker to join our nurturing school community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone motivated to make a real difference in children’s lives. You will work closely with pupils, families, staff, and external agencies, supporting pupils’ emotional well‑being, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, and engagement in learning.

• Is passionate about supporting children’s emotional, social, and mental health needs
• Has experience working with children and young people, ideally within a school setting
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and families
• Has the ability to identify barriers to learning and develop targeted support plans
• Can use restorative and trauma‑informed approaches to help pupils regulate their behaviour
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is confident in liaising with external agencies including Social Care, CAMHS, and Early Help
• Can maintain accurate safeguarding, behaviour, and attendance records
• Is calm, approachable, and able to respond effectively during crisis situations
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils

This role is vital in ensuring that every child at All Saints’ CE Primary School has the support and guidance they need to thrive.

• An exciting professional opportunity within a happy and supportive school environment.
• An inclusive school with well‑behaved children.
• A supportive, effective and experienced Senior Leadership Team.
• Committed and supportive governors.
• Commitment to your continuous professional development.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to Office@all-saints-rochdale.co.uk by 11:59pm on Monday 5th January 2026.

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

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.