Family Support Coordinator, Southport

Salary: £20.05 per hour Per Hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-Time Job Reference Number: AK1712912SouFSCS Job Location: Southport, Merseyside, United Kingdom
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About This Role

I am beginning to feel positive about the future, something I have not been able to do for several years.  Thank you to all the staff we are grateful.”  (Flexible Education Parent)

Peterhouse School is a non-maintained Specialist School for autistic children and young aged 5-19 in Southport. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a:

Family Support Co-ordinator

Peterhouse School, Southport

£19,028.40 per annum, pro rata based on a 21 hour working week (term-time only)

21 hrs / week, term-time only

We are looking for an experienced and supportive practitioner who can take a holistic approach to supporting disadvantaged students and their families, working 1:1 with young people and their parents / carers to identify support needs and barriers to learning, and address these creatively and flexibly.

In this role you will work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues from across Peterhouse School and its Flexible Education provision, as well as external stakeholders such as Social Workers, CAMHS professionals, and others.

You will be working primarily with the Peterhouse Flexible Education team, which supports young people who are unable to access school due to their significant mental health needs. 

You will have a positive outlook, a sensitive and non-judgmental approach, and a willingness to reflect and develop.  You will have experience of social work and Special Educational needs, with a strong understanding of autism. 

In order to meet the needs of families, you will be expected to work flexibly including some work during evenings, weekends and school holidays.

Ability to drive and access to own vehicle with appropriate insurance are required.

What do we offer?

  • An innvative and dynamic school with good established practices, a sound financial position and a future place of growth;
  • A stable, friendly and cmmitted staff team determined to give all learners the best pssible opportunities;
  • Strng wellbeing support, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free Medicash membership (after tw years in service)
  • A range f employee benefits, including Cycle to Work scheme, staff prize draws etc
  • Yur own laptop and smartphone

“Peterhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

If you are interested in the above positions we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact details for further information are: www.peterhouseschool.org or admin@aipeterhouse.org. 

The closing date for completed applications is 30th October 2026

Interviews will be held during w/c 16th November 2026

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

Registered Charity No 702632

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