Role: 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.
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.
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
Experience in attendance, pastoral support, transition work or multi-agency working would be beneficial.
About Bristol Charities and Bristol Education Partnership
We work 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.
We 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.
Role: Interim Community Hub Worker
Are you passionate about bringing people together and helping communities flourish?
We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic and proactive Interim Community Hub Worker to join our team at the Vassall Centre during an exciting period of development. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a hands-on role in supporting local residents, volunteers and community groups while helping shape the future of our growing Community Hub.
You’ll be at the heart of community life, supporting activities such as our Lunch Club, Food Club and Tea & Tots sessions, welcoming visitors, coordinating volunteers and helping create a vibrant, inclusive space where everyone feels they belong.
Salary: £28,013 FTE (£12,005 actual salary)
Hours: 15 hours per week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Contract: 6-month interim
Annual Leave: 26 days pro rata
Why join us?
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the delivery of community activities and programmes
- Building positive relationships with local residents, volunteers and partner organisations
- Helping people access services, opportunities and support within the community
- Coordinating and encouraging volunteers to feel valued and confident in their roles
- Contributing to the development of the Vassall Community Hub as it grows and evolves
- Promoting an inclusive, welcoming and accessible environment for all
We’re looking for someone who:
- Enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds
- Has experience in, or a genuine passion for, community engagement and development
- Is friendly, approachable and able to build trust quickly
- Is organised, practical and willing to get stuck in
- Believes in community-led solutions and empowering local people
- Is committed to equality, inclusion and accessibility
- Brings energy, ideas and a collaborative approach to team working
- Experience of community development, outreach or volunteer coordination
- Knowledge of the challenges faced by marginalised communities
- Experience of co-production, community planning or local engagement
- Basic administration and digital skills