Family Liaison Officer

Family Liaison Officer

Position: Family Liaison Officer
Location: Burnley Area
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temp-to-Perm
Pay: Dependent on skills and experience

Are you passionate about supporting families and making a difference in students' lives? We are looking for a Family Liaison Officer to join our dedicated team at an Alternative Provision in the Burnley area. If you have a talent for building strong relationships and fostering communication between home and school, this could be the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary link between school and home, supporting families and students to overcome barriers to learning.
• Provide guidance and support to parents/carers on a range of issues, including attendance, well-being, and access to external services.
• Collaborate with staff to monitor student progress and ensure all students have the support they need both in and out of school.
• Organise and attend meetings with families, external agencies, and school staff to ensure effective communication and outcomes.
• Help to promote a positive school ethos and contribute to the well-being and safeguarding of all students.

What We Offer:

• Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.
• Competitive pay based on skills and experience.
• Full-time hours, with a supportive and flexible working environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and their families in an alternative provision setting.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with families and young people, ideally in an educational or social care setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build trust and rapport.
• A proactive, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach to supporting families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the ability to work collaboratively with external agencies.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable students and their families.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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