Family Liaison Officer

Qualifications & Training Level 2 Qualifications in English and Mathematics E Relevant childcare, education, social care or health qualification to at least NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and/or considerable experience E Up to date Designated Safeguarding Lead Training or willingness to complete this E Training in a specialist area of parental support e.g. sleep training or a willingness to complete this E Training in as a mental health first aider or a willingness to complete this E Nationally recognized qualification in education. D Experience Experience of handling complex Child Protection. E Experience of working with families of children with SEND E Ability to deal with difficult situations. E Working with families and delivering effective support for families. E Evidence of experience of direct work with children and parents within a variety of settings and from a range of ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds including those who may not have previously accessed services, ideally those with learning difficulties or special needs E Able to set up and deliver programs of family support work including group work, community activities and training as appropriate to need. D Knowledge Safeguarding and child protection knowledge with up to date current practice through updates and refresher training. E Training in community work, counselling skills, or similar. E Training in facilitating parenting groups or experience of successful signposting. E Thorough knowledge of statutory services and relevant children’s legislation especially child protection and safeguarding. E An understanding of the complexities and issues the families of children with complex SEND, including those with learning disabilities and neurodivergence E Knowledge of the education system and school attendance process. D Understanding of child psychology and barriers to learning D Experience Ability to work with children and families in a variety of settings within school, at home or in the community. E Ability to work flexibly and supportively with parents and carers. E Ability to work in close partnership with teachers and other professionals as well as external agencies, voluntary groups and service providers. E Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability