Family Liaison Officer

London South East Academies Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, sponsored by London SouthEast Colleges.The Trust aims to provide outstanding education and training for young people across theregion, bringing together specialist provision to provide a real alternative to mainstreameducation.​MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The post holder will be accountable to the DSL To achieve the highest possible levels of attendance and well-being for all pupils at Heron Academy To support the Senior Leadership Team in creating lasting improvement in the quality of provision through attendance with professionalism and high expectations. To develop systems to ensure all key performance indicators are able to be measured appropriately on a regular basis. ​KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB HOLDER: To work in collaboration with SLT on pupil welfare and attendance. To manage and take a lead on all multi agency working concerning pupil welfare within academy, liaising directly with SLT when required. To work with the Attendance Officer to monitor the attendance of all pupils at Heron Academy daily and liaise directly with SLT/ external agencies when required using relevant data to report to key personnel. To support the Attendance Officer in carrying out daily attendance calls, prioritising CLA, CP and CIN pupils. Work with the most troubled families, providing necessary support and guidance and provide pathways to specific multi agency teams. To work with the Designated Safeguarding Leading in monitoring all Safeguarding concerns at Heron on a daily basis, liaising directly with SLT/ external agencies when required. To include attendance at the safeguarding forum each week and providing minutes as required. To be an initial point of contact for safeguarding issues for pupils, parents/ carers, staff and other key stakeholders. To liaise with parents/ carers as point of contact for support/ welfare issues and attendance issues, including CAF and Social Care issues within academy. Advise the SLT/ external agencies on any action that may be required regarding any pupil within Heron Academy. To be available for pupils/ parents/ carers at Heron before and after school each day. Support induction of new pupils and their parents/ carers, including both academic and SEMH assessments, in conjunction with the therapy team. To attend necessary training to support CPD for their role within the academy. Attending all meetings both Heron Academy and externally. Contacts & Relationships To work in partnership with a range of agencies and providers as appropriate to deliver an outstanding provision in regards to safeguarding pupil welfare and attendance. To work with the SLT on the Heron development plan and any other academy wide plans as directed. To attend team meetings and participate in activities that support the senior leadership team in the maintenance of discipline and ethos. To assist and support other members of staff to ensure the smooth running of H