Family Support Advisor

This is an exciting opportunity to join Westcountry Schools Trust, currently employing approximately 1500 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Built on an extensive track record of excellence, the Trust combines a range of secondary colleges, primary schools and business units based in a variety of sites across Devon and Cornwall. We are also a stone’s throw from some of the best beaches and countryside in the country.

The Family Support Advisor (FSA) will be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (D/DSL) and will work closely with the Head Teacher in each school who is the Designated Safeguarding Lead. The FSA will spend 50% of their time in each school, working closely with parents/carers to ensure all pupils are supported in ways that allow them to achieve their full potential, paying special attention to those who are identified as vulnerable. The FSA will foster positive relationships with partner agencies and the wider community to promote both schools as places where safeguarding is taken seriously and done well.

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Nicola Dixon on 01364 643304.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. Application forms, full job description and person specification are available on both school websites. Completed applications should be submitted to ndixon@buckfastleigh.devon.sch.uk by midday Friday 24th February 2023.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.