Family Liaison Officer

Derwent Primary School; Chesterfield; In loco; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

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Derwent Primary School in the United Kingdom seeks a caring, empathetic and approachable practitioner with a true commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. Experience with children and families, especially those facing additional challenges, is valued.

A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures is essential. The role requires building positive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds, communicating confidently with colleagues and external

Competenze

• Caring and empathetic approach to children and families.
• Experience with vulnerable children and families is preferred.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to build relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Clear, sensitive communication with families, colleagues and professionals.
• Resilient, solution-focused, and able to balance support with professional challenge.
• Team-oriented but capable of working independently.

Conoscenze

Caring

Empathetic

Approachable

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Organised

Proactive

Team player

Independent

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We are looking for someone who:

• Is caring, empathetic and approachable, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
• Has experience of working with children and families, particularly those experiencing additional challenges or vulnerabilities.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Can build positive relationships with families from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who may initially find it difficult to engage.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Can communicate sensitively and confidently with families, colleagues and external professionals.
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• Is resilient, solution-focused and able to balance a supportive approach with appropriate professional challenge.
• Enjoys working as part of a team but can also take initiative and work independently.