Family Support Worker/Early Help Practitioner

Creswell Infant and Nursery School is a nurturing and inclusive school located in the heart of an ex-mining community near Bolsover. We currently welcome 192 pupils from Foundation Stage 2 to Year 2, along with a 48-place nursery offering 15-hour provision. Guided by our Christian vision – ‘Together with God, we shine in all we do’ – we are a dedicated team with the ambition of championing every child, where each is celebrated, nurtured, and given the opportunity to shine. 

Children are at the heart of every decision we make, as we strive to serve better our community with compassion and care. We encourage all children to LOVE (Live Our Values Everyday), and we are committed to making these early years some of the most exciting years of their life. 

We are proud to be recruiting an inspirational professional, someone with a genuine commitment to making a difference to children’s lives.   Your role will be important to our school, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our children. Providing early help, preventing children from harm, supporting families who face problems and challenges in their daily lives.   You will be a Designated Safeguarding lead, and work as part of our team.    You will help every child to feel success and to thrive in our school, whatever their individual need or challenge. 

The successful candidate will join us in September 25.  We expect shortlisting to take place on the 4^th of July, with interviews being scheduled the following week (week commencing the 7^th of July). 

We are looking to recruit an individual with: – 

• Experience of supporting children, in an educational or welfare establishment.
• A relevant level 3 qualification appropriate to the role, and/or relevant training which may include, health and social care, mental health, counselling, the ability to deliver educational therapy sessions, DSL.
• Excellent communication skills, build relationships and gain trust. To collaborate with multi agency professionals and champion every child.   
• The ability to empower and motivate families to engage, overcoming barriers to change.
• The ability to implement safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the protection of children in school. 

We can offer you:

• A school that is committed to the importance of education and believes in developing children’s curiosity and love of learning.
• An innovative school that prides itself on supporting and encouraging professional development to ensure you are successful and continue to develop.
• An exciting opportunity to join our caring and friendly team, which values and embraces your talents and contributions. 

Visits are encouraged! If you think you are interested, please do come and visit us. Please make an appointment to meet the Headteacher, Daniel Webster, you can telephone Rachel Bridges (our Business Manager) to make an appointment, on 01909721471.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 7 July 2025