Family Liaison & Safeguarding Lead

Outcomes First Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller House School is seeking a compassionate and proactive Family Liaison Officer to support families and pupils. You will act as a trusted link between home and school, coordinating support and safeguarding across a specialist school community.

The role involves multi-agency collaboration, attending meetings and home visits, plus contributing to pupil plans and safeguarding culture. Strong safeguarding knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, proactive and resilient professional
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of safeguarding culture
• Ability to build positive relationships with families and pupils
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Experience coordinating complex packages of support or multi-agency work

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted point of contact for families, building positive relationships and identifying where additional support may be needed
• Signposting and referring to appropriate services and helping coordinate packages of support
• Work closely with external agencies including Social Care, Early Intervention Teams, Housing, NSPCC, YOS and Police
• Attend multi agency meetings and carry out home visits where required
• Build relationships with families before pupils join Miller House and encourage continued family involvement in learning and development
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, responding to concerns, maintaining accurate records and supporting a strong safeguarding culture
• Work with the Pastoral Lead and Senior Leaders to address attendance, engagement and barriers to achievement
• Provide direct support to pupils, contributing to individual plans and helping develop confidence, independence, positive behaviour and engagement with learning

Job description

Miller House School is seeking a compassionate and proactive Family Liaison Officer to support families and pupils. You will act as a trusted link between home and school, coordinating support and safeguarding across a specialist school community.

The role involves multi-agency collaboration, attending meetings and home visits, plus contributing to pupil plans and safeguarding culture. Strong safeguarding knowledge is essential.