Home Liaison Officer

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a Home School Liaison Officer to support young people with SEMH needs. You will build effective relationships with students and families, conduct home visits, and collaborate with external agencies to promote student wellbeing. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a valid UK driving license. This role offers a full-time contract and focuses on fostering inclusive environments for students.

Qualifications

• Valid full UK driving licence required.
• Experience with electronic and manual record-keeping systems.
• Familiarity with child protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective relationships with students and families.
• Undertake home visits to support engagement and wellbeing.
• Organise parent/carer panels and academic mentoring.
• Address poor attendance and support reintegration after exclusion.

Skills

Understanding of attendance and exclusion regulations

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Competence in using school information systems

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Manchester

Contract Type: Full-Time

Salary Grade: Learning Mentor Grade 5

Prospero Teaching are recruiting for a Home School Liaison Officer, to support young people in a PRU in Chorlton. The young people have been taken out of mainstream education due to their SEMH needs. You will need to go to the homes of the young people, and liaise with third parties to support them as much as possible

Purpose of the Role

The Home School Liaison Officer plays a key role in promoting student wellbeing and supporting the school's pastoral management system. The postholder will work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies to help students achieve their full potential, reduce absenteeism, and minimise the risk of exclusion. This role is central to building strong home-school partnerships and ensuring every child has access to the support they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective relationships with students, families, and carers
• Undertake home visits to support engagement and wellbeing
• Signpost families to external support services and agencies
• Organise parent/carer panels and academic mentoring for targeted students
• Support the development of Individual Action Plans and attend multi-agency meetings
• Address poor attendance and behaviour concerns, supporting reintegration after exclusion
• Maintain accurate records of parental communication and student support
• Promote cultural inclusion and community engagement
• Assist with pastoral duties, lunchtime supervision, school trips, and administrative tasks
• Represent the school at parents evenings and contribute to its ethos and vision

Person Specification

• Essential Knowledge & Skills:
• Understanding of attendance, exclusion, and child protection regulations
• Familiarity with electronic and manual record-keeping systems
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Competence in using school information systems and attendance tracking tools
• Valid full UK driving licence

Personal Attributes

• Tact, diplomacy, and professionalism in all interactions
• Self-motivated and committed to continuous improvement
• Flexible and responsive to changing school needs
• Inclusive mindset with a commitment to equal access for all students
• Willingness to uphold school policies and professional standards

Eligibility

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS that is registered on the update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide professional references to cover the last 2 years

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

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