Family & Community Engagement Lead

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic Family and Community Liaison Officer to help remove barriers to learning, improve attendance, support wellbeing and enable students to reach their potential.

In this newly developed role you will build partnerships with families, carers and external agencies, deliver workshops and events, conduct home visits and monitor interventions, while collaborating with safeguarding and pastoral teams.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, families and professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, resilient and able to manage a varied workload.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable children.
• Demonstrates empathy, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive situations.
• Committed to improving outcomes for young people and their families.
• Previous experience within educational, safeguarding, family support, social care or community-based settings would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention and support during key transition periods.
• Work closely with families to address barriers to attendance and engagement.
• Conduct home visits and offer practical advice and support.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Work alongside safeguarding, attendance, SEND and pastoral teams.
• Deliver workshops, courses and community events for parents and carers.
• Monitor and evaluate interventions, maintaining accurate records.
• Represent the academy at multi-agency meetings, safeguarding reviews and child protection conferences.
• Support students experiencing social, emotional, medical or additional learning needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding awareness

Organisation

Empathy

Job description

Arnold Hill Spencer Academy in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic Family and Community Liaison Officer to help remove barriers to learning, improve attendance, support wellbeing and enable students to reach their potential.

In this newly developed role you will build partnerships with families, carers and external agencies, deliver workshops and events, conduct home visits and monitor interventions, while collaborating with safeguarding and pastoral teams.