Family Liaison and Wellbeing Officer

Family Liaison and Wellbeing Officer
POSITION: Family Liaison and Wellbeing Officer
RESPONSIBLE TO: Pastoral / Assistant Head Teacher
SCHOOL: Primary School
PAY: £28k - £29k
CONTRACT: Full Time & Long Term
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday
START DATE: ASAP
LOCATION: Tower Hamlets
An excellent Primary school based in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets are currently seeking a Family Liaison and Wellbeing Officer to join their team for an ASAP start. The role is full time and long term and will be for the whole of the academic year.
The school are looking for a hard working and determined individual who has a background in education / pastoral work or social work. The perfect candidate will have experience working with children who are vulnerable, children who have SEN or SEMH, and may have been within the care system.
The ideal candidate will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the desire and ability to make a difference and a confident yet nurturing personality.
Does this sound like the role is for you? If so, please read on below to find out further information!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Family Liaison and Wellbeing Officer
Working in a Primary School
To be the first point of call for safeguarding concerns
Working with Childrens Social Care and outside agencies
Attending safeguarding meetings
Working alongside the attendance team to monitor attendance and punctuality
Providing emotional support and mentoring schemes to vulnerable pupils
Providing behavioural support for key children
Planning and delivering workshops for parents and family members
Providing guidance related to family functioning and parental skills
Signposting to outside agencies to provide appropriate support for children & families
Working with the SLT to foster a positive partnership between school & home life
Provide intervention support for key pupils
Long Term and Full Time
Starting ASAP
£28k - £29k
Located in the Borough of Tower Hamlets
PERSON SPECIFICATION
GCSEs in Maths and English
Experience of working with children in a Primary Setting
Pastoral experience / safeguarding experience is advantageous
SEN / SEMH experience
Experience with looked after children is advantageous
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work with outside agencies & signpost concerns
Confident, personable, and determined in nature
Effective behaviour management skills
DBS
A background in education / safeguarding / social work
De-escalation strategies and techniques
Eager to support children and their families to make a difference
SCHOOL DETAILS
Graded OUTSTANDING by Ofsted
Excellent CPD opportunities
Friendly and supportive Primary School
Fantastic team of Teachers and support staff
Located in the Borough of Tower Hamlets
Good Transport links Access by Tube, road & Rail
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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