Family Liaison & Pupil Welfare Coordinator

Orchard Manor School; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Special Partnership Trust is seeking a Family Liaison Officer to be the main contact for parents and carers, helping attendance, welfare and wellbeing. You will work closely with pupils, families, school colleagues and external agencies to promote positive relationships and ensure effective support.

You will coordinate Early Help, lead referrals where appropriate, and organise parent engagement activities, including home visits and meetings with families.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and welfare role.
• Experience liaising with families and external agencies.
• Ability to coordinate Early Help and Team Around the Family.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact for parents and carers to promote welfare.
• Coordinate Early Help and Team Around the Family support.
• Organise parent engagement activities and home visits.
• Maintain records and monitor interventions.
• Liaise with health, transport and other services.
• Attend meetings with families and provide referrals.

Skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Attendance support

Multi-agency liaison

Empathy

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

The Special Partnership Trust is seeking a Family Liaison Officer to be the main contact for parents and carers, helping attendance, welfare and wellbeing. You will work closely with pupils, families, school colleagues and external agencies to promote positive relationships and ensure effective support.

You will coordinate Early Help, lead referrals where appropriate, and organise parent engagement activities, including home visits and meetings with families.