Key Responsibilities: To work with a caseload of identified families to support with practical, social and emotional needs that may be hindering student progress in school To work with families who are experiencing difficulties relating to issues such as bereavement, caring responsibilities, domestic violence and abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, finance and debt, housing and homelessness, separation, and divorce, including care orders, lack of parenting skills, physical and mental health issues, disabilities and learning difficulties To complete assessments of families' needs to identify and plan the support needed to address issues in partnership with relevant stakeholders To offer practical help and emotional support to families experiencing short or long-term difficulties To offer holistic support programmes for referred families working with multiple agencies and community partners To undertake home and community visits to provide practical help and pastoral support To provide pastoral care for students in relation to the complex needs of the family To work in synergy with the school Safeguarding and pastoral team To keep up-to-date knowledge of local service provision for appropriate signposting and referrals To attend and support any relevant meetings with external partners or agencies with or about families that are part of your caseload To work with staff to engage Parent/carers into school events, workshops and utilise parent voice to improve the school community To engage young people and families in faith related issues and signpost to relevant faith-based agencies where appropriate Tracking, recording & measuring of impact (maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and reports) We have a clear expectation that employed staff will have a familiarity with, and an ability to perform in accordance with, the mission, vision, and values of Grace Foundation’s charitable objective. In line with these charitable objectives, and in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is therefore a Genuine Occupational Requirement that this post holder is a practicing Christian. To apply for this post please complete the application form on our website www.grace-foundation.org.uk/jobs & send with a covering letter to infograce-foundation.org.uk Deadline for Applications is 13th April 2025 Interviews to take place in May Start date – June 2025