Community Hub & Family Support Liaison

William Hulme's Grammar School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

William Hulme’s Grammar School is seeking a Community Liaison Officer to strengthen links between home, school and the wider community. You will be a visible, approachable contact for parents, providing practical support to overcome barriers to attendance, engagement and wellbeing.

You will coordinate the WHGS Community Hub, bringing together families, local services and partners to create opportunities and real-world learning experiences for pupils and families.

Qualifications

• Empathy with initiative and warmth with professional determination.
• Excellent communicator and organiser.
• Ability to engage with families and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one casework and family action plans to support attendance, engagement and wellbeing.
• Deliver workshops, home visits where appropriate, and collaborate with attendance, pastoral, safeguarding and SEND teams.
• Help develop and coordinate the WHGS Community Hub with partners and local services to provide opportunities for families.
• Coordinate parent workshops, adult learning, family activities and enrichment initiatives to turn partnerships into practical support.
• Act as an ambassador for the school's values of Ambition, Respect and Compassion to help every family belong.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisation

Initiative

Partnership building

Job description

William Hulme’s Grammar School is seeking a Community Liaison Officer to strengthen links between home, school and the wider community. You will be a visible, approachable contact for parents, providing practical support to overcome barriers to attendance, engagement and wellbeing.

You will coordinate the WHGS Community Hub, bringing together families, local services and partners to create opportunities and real-world learning experiences for pupils and families.