Family Liaison Officer

Summary:

Join a school as a Family Liaison Officer and support safeguarding and family relationships.

About the School:

The school is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for autistic students, with a strong focus on courage, determination, and teamwork. It offers a supportive and inclusive environment for both students and staff.

The Opportunity:

As a Family Liaison Officer, you will play a key role in strengthening home-school relationships and supporting safeguarding processes. You will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads to ensure the well-being and safety of students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain strong relationships between families and the school.
• Work collaboratively with the safeguarding team, including the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
• Develop and implement processes to support family liaison and safeguarding.
• Provide guidance and support to families in line with safeguarding policies.
• Ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed in accordance with current guidelines.
• Attend training and meetings to stay up to date with safeguarding best practices.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals as needed.
• Contribute to the overall safeguarding culture within the school.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in a busy role with responsibility for developing and maintaining multiple processes, ideally in a schools-based environment.
• A good standard of general education, including 5 GCSEs or equivalent (Graded 4/C or above), including Maths and English.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to work effectively and empathically with students and families.

Preferred

• Experience in a safeguarding or family liaison role.
• Experience working with autistic students.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Experience with child protection and welfare.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension package.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Access to discounts at a range of shops, restaurants, gyms, and leisure activities.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.