Family Support Worker - PRU Setting - Islington

January Start - up to £125 a day

5 days a week - Full time

Long Term Futures are working with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Islington to appoint a Family Support Worker to support vulnerable students and their families. This role is ideal for a compassionate and proactive individual who can build trust, improve behaviour outcomes, and strengthen family engagement with education.

Key Responsibilities: * Provide targeted support to families and children with complex needs, working closely with school staff and external agencies * Build strong, consistent relationships with students to encourage positive behaviour and improved engagement in school * Assist in identifying barriers to learning and support families in accessing appropriate services * Deliver tailored interventions and work closely with parents/carers to improve attendance, punctuality and home-school communication * Support children within the school day, working alongside pastoral staff and behaviour mentors * Contribute to safeguarding processes and multi-agency planning where appropriate

Ideal Candidate Will Have: * Experience working with children and families in educational or social care settings * Understanding of SEMH, behavioural needs, and trauma-informed approaches * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage hard-to-reach families * A calm, resilient and empathetic approach to support and intervention * Experience within a PRU or alternative provision is highly desirable

Location & Transport - Islington, London (N1): * Accessible via Angel and Highbury & Islington stations * Served by local bus routes: 4, 19, 38, 56, 341 * Easily accessible from surrounding boroughs

Why Work with Long Term Futures? * Weekly competitive pay - up to £120 per day * Free CPD including safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and family engagement strategies * Long-term and temp-to-perm placements only - no daily supply * Dedicated consultant with PRU and alternative provision experience * Routes into family liaison, safeguarding, and pastoral leadership roles

If you're passionate about supporting children and families to overcome barriers and re-engage with education, apply today with Long Term Futures