Family Liaison and Wellbeing Officer
Posted 3 hours 51 minutes ago by CLARUS EDUCATION
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 Children's 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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