Family Liaison Officer

Salary and Benefits

£29,540 - £35,412 plus excellent benefits.

• Full induction and on the job training.
• 35 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Career progression opportunities within the Group.
• Flexible benefits such as life insurance and health cover.
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance.
• Medical cover for optician and dentist appointments.
• High street discounts and other facility perks.
• Refer a colleague scheme: £1,000 bonus per hire.
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 5%.

Responsibilities

As a Family Liaison Officer you will build and maintain relationships with families of children with complex, challenging needs, working to enhance life opportunities. Key duties include:

• Coordinating home visits to support parents and carers.
• Exploring circumstances and engaging with local authorities, education, social services and health professionals.
• Facilitating collaborative, effective resolutions and co ordinating admission interviews with the Head Teacher.
• Delivering detailed inductions to families.
• Providing referrals to local resources and additional support services.
• Advocating for children and families, ensuring their needs are fully recognised and met.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience with SEN and working with families in challenging circumstances.
• Expertise in multi agency work and knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection policies.
• Strong contact network within the local authority and sector professionals.
• Empathy, understanding and genuine passion for enhancing life opportunities for children and families.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.

Required Checks and Policies

• Requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered).
• Respects safeguarding and child protection policies.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We celebrate diversity and inclusion across all backgrounds and abilities.