Family Liaison Officer

Prospero Teaching; Tendring; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate Family Liaison Officer for a secondary school in Tendring, Essex. You will connect home and school, supporting students and families to overcome barriers to learning and progress.

The role focuses on safeguarding, attendance support, and coordinated interventions with external agencies. Ideal candidates will have experience with children or families in education or community settings, excellent communication skills, and a caring, empathetic approach.

Formación

• Experience with children or families in education or community settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and welfare procedures.
• Full driving licence (advantageous).

Responsabilidades

• Develop strong relationships with students and families.
• Support families facing challenges affecting wellbeing, attendance, or progress.
• Collaborate with attendance, safeguarding, pastoral, and SEND teams.
• Conduct home visits and maintain regular communication with families.
• Coordinate with external agencies for interventions and support.
• Promote parental engagement and home-school partnerships.
• Maintain accurate records and safeguarding documentation.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Empathy

Safeguarding awareness

Descripción del empleo

Family Liaison Officer
Location: Tendring, Essex Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time
Join Our Team and Make a Difference

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and committed Family Liaison Officer to join our dedicated team at our thriving secondary school in Tendring. This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and their families to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

As a key member of our pastoral team, you will act as a vital link between home and school, building positive relationships with students, parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure every child receives the support they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop strong, positive relationships with students and their families.
• Provide support and guidance to families experiencing challenges that may impact a student's wellbeing, attendance, or progress.
• Work closely with attendance, safeguarding, pastoral, and SEND teams to identify and address barriers to learning.
• Conduct home visits where appropriate and maintain effective communication with families.
• Liaise with external agencies and support services to coordinate interventions and additional support.
• Promote parental engagement and strengthen partnerships between home and school.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to safeguarding and welfare procedures.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Experience of working with children, young people, or families in an educational, community, health, or social care setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build trust and maintain positive professional relationships.
• A caring, empathetic, and resilient approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• An understanding of safeguarding practices and the challenges facing young people and families.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous.

We Offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people and their families.
• A supportive and welcoming school community.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives.
• A collaborative and dedicated staff team committed to student success.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Together, we can help every young person thrive, achieve, and feel supported both in school and at home.