Pupil Support & Housing Liaison Officer

Harris Federation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Federation is seeking a passionate Home Academy Liaison Officer based primarily at Harris Academy Morden, with responsibilities also at Harris Academy Merton and Harris Academy Purley. You will help improve attendance, wellbeing and outcomes for vulnerable pupils and their families.

Collaborating with academy leadership, pastoral and safeguarding teams, families, local authorities and partner organisations, you\'ll identify and advocate for students facing homelessness and housing

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or families facing disadvantage.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders including staff, parents and external agencies.
• Experience handling sensitive information.
• Good organisational skills and record keeping.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support students and families facing homelessness, housing instability and other barriers to education.
• Coordinate interventions with academy leadership, safeguarding staff, families and external partners.
• Build trusted relationships with students, families and academy staff.
• Develop needs-based support plans with families and schools.
• Work across multiple academies to provide direct support.
• Monitor attendance, wellbeing and engagement to evaluate impact.
• Maintain records and contribute to reporting and evaluation.
• Share best practice across academies for senior leaders and funders.
• Ensure safeguarding and data protection compliance.

Skills

Disadvantaged youth experience

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Harris Federation is seeking a passionate Home Academy Liaison Officer based primarily at Harris Academy Morden, with responsibilities also at Harris Academy Merton and Harris Academy Purley. You will help improve attendance, wellbeing and outcomes for vulnerable pupils and their families.

Collaborating with academy leadership, pastoral and safeguarding teams, families, local authorities and partner organisations, you\'ll identify and advocate for students facing homelessness and housing