Family Liaison Officer

Location: Fulwood

Up to £35,412  Excellent Benefits Those Huge Small Victories For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. Thats what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, were proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings. Theres a certain kind of person who can build bridges between families in challenging circumstances, the carers working with them and local authorities.

As Family Liaison Officer at Witherslack Group, your experience and passion for the role will bring about enhanced life opportunities for families all across the region. Our aspirational homes, schools and ethos help us achieve the best possible outcomes. Our Family Liaison Officers are a huge part of making sure our children and young peoples needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met.

Get out what you put in This is your chance to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of families experiencing educational (and potentially other) difficulties. Supported by a brilliant and dedicated team, youll work closely with parents, young people, carers and the local authority to explore the circumstances and see how collaborative, effective, life-changing resolutions can be agreed and put into place.

It will also be up to you to coordinate visits to see parents, where youll talk at length and work out strategies for coping with whatever life throws n youll draw on your broad knowledge of local resources to help direct them to all the additional support they might need. Not to mention organising and taking part in admission interviews in partnership with the Head Teacher and making sure full and detailed inductions are given.

One of the best environments in SEND From day one, Bridgeway School has been built on a principle of simply being there for its pupils. This means that every pupils need, and every ambition was considered as the school took shape, both in terms of its physical environment and the schools ethos and vision. The result is a truly tailored learning environment, rated Good by Ofsted, with experienced staff who are committed to providing outstanding education and support to all pupils.

What we do for you We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:
Training : A full induction and on the job training Holiday:
Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays Progression:
If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5% Bring your whole-self to work Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.

Youll be more than a Family Liaison Officer, its a truly special type of person that will thrive here, who has;
Previous experience with SEN and with working with families in challenging circumstances and expertise to support and resolve difficulties Strong contacts within the local authority, including education, social services and healthcare professionals

Experience of multi-agency work with an understanding of legislation, policies and guidance around safeguarding and child protection Genuine passion for wanting to enhance the life opportunities for our young people and their families and the ability to be empathetic and understanding Interested in joining us? At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace…