Bristol Charities
Family Engagement Worker
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Family Engagement Worker
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and families? We are seeking a Family Engagement Worker to build trusted relationships and help remove barriers to education in two Bristol schools.
Position: Family Engagement Worker
Location: Bristol, field based across schools and the community
Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term, 1 year (September 2026 to August 2027)
Closing Date: Sunday 9th August 2026 (midnight)
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative pilot programme focused on strengthening the relationship between schools, children, their families and local communities.
Working directly with children, young people and parents/carers, you will provide practical, relational and strengths-based support to identify and overcome challenges affecting school attendance, engagement and transition. You will work particularly with families of children in Years 5 to 7, helping them navigate barriers and access the right support at the right time.
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Key responsibilities will include:
- Building trusted relationships with children, young people and families
- Supporting families through meetings at home, school and in the community
- Identifying barriers linked to attendance, engagement and school transition
- Working closely with schools, pastoral teams and external services
- Connecting families with community, voluntary and statutory support
- Supporting access to practical solutions and resources
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to monitoring and evaluation
About You
You will have experience working directly with children, young people and families within education, social care or community settings. You will understand the challenges that can impact attendance, engagement and learning, and will be confident building relationships with families who may be facing complex circumstances.
You will bring:
- Experience supporting children, young people and families
- Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Strong communication and listening skills
- The ability to work collaboratively with schools and partner organisations
- Excellent organisation and record keeping skills
- A calm, empathetic and non-judgemental approach
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Experience in attendance, pastoral support, transition work or multi-agency working would be beneficial.
About the Organisation
The organisation works to support communities and create opportunities for people to thrive. This role forms part of a funded pilot programme designed to improve outcomes for children and families through early support, stronger school connections and practical intervention.
They are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from people with a wide range of professional, voluntary and lived experiences.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Family Support Worker, Family Liaison Officer, Education Engagement Officer, Attendance Officer, Pastoral Support Officer, Community Support Worker, Early Help Worker, Family Practitioner, School Support Worker, Youth Worker.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
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