Family Liaison Officer (Safeguarding & Attendance)

Do you have experience

of, and enthusiasm for, supporting pupil’s safety and wellbeing to overcome

barriers to learning? Are you looking to join a highly committed and

enthusiastic staff team at our supportive, dynamic and vibrant school?

This varied role is ideal for anyone

hoping to make a positive impact on the lives of children by joining our

safeguarding team. You will be actively

engaged in supporting the safeguarding and wellbeing of our children and will

take a key role in ensuring our culture of the highest levels of safeguarding

is embedded throughout the school. If

you have the skills and experience to build constructive relationships and work

proactively with children and families to improve outcomes, this opportunity

could be perfect for you. The successful applicant will join a talented and

hardworking staff team, supported by a Head of School and Governors who are

committed to fostering a culture of team-work, collaboration and professional

growth. Energy, optimism and enthusiasm are essential in order to share our

passion for ‘growing brighter futures’.

The successful

candidate will:

Work

closely with the DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) as a DDSL (Deputy Designated Safeguarding

Lead) to ensure the highest standard of safeguarding and care are given to our

students. Have

a secure understanding about safeguarding and an up to date knowledge of KCSIE

(Keeping Children Safe in Education) Have experience

of supporting children to improve school attendance. Be able to coach,

mentor and motivate families to understand the benefits of relevant activities Have the ability

to to work in collaboration with external agencies and professionals Have

excellent organisational and administrative skills and able to prioritise

effectively Have experience

of maintaining accurate and up-to-date administration, reports and caseload

records Be able to work

as part of a team to identify and plan the support needed to address issues and

prevent problems from escalating. Be up-to-date on

your knowledge of local service provision for appropriate signposting and

referrals. Be good at

establishing positive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents and

families Be a great

communicator with good interpersonal skills