Overview
Those Huge Small Victories. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and education must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us, here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.
There’s 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 people’s needs are fully recognised and comprehensively met.
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 pupil’s need, and every ambition was considered as the school took shape, both in terms of its physical environment and the school’s 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.
Responsibilities
As a Family Liaison Officer, you will:
* Coordinate visits to see parents and talk at length to develop strategies for coping with life circumstances
* Draw on knowledge of local resources to direct families to additional support
* Organise and participate in admission interviews in partnership with the Head Teacher
* Ensure full and detailed inductions are given
What We Do For You
* Training: A full induction and on the job training
* Holiday: 35 days holiday including bank holidays
* Progression: Many head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
* Flexible benefits: options to adjust benefits such as life insurance
* Wellbeing: wellbeing tools and employee assistance
* Medical cover: cost coverage for items like opticians or dentist appointments and a range of discounts
* Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities
* Recommend a friend scheme with a £1,000 bonus
* Contributory pension scheme – matched up to 5%
Bring Your Whole-self To Work
Our young people come from diverse backgrounds and our workforce reflects that diversity. You’ll be more than a Family Liaison Officer; you’ll be a person who can thrive in this environment if you have:
* Experience with SEN and working with families in challenging circumstances 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 safeguarding and child protection legislation, policies and guidance
* Genuine passion for enhancing life opportunities for our young people with empathy and understanding
Interested in joining us?
At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re 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 practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.
By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
For a full job description and person specification, please click here. To view our ex-offenders policy please click here. To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the "Parents and Carers" section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.
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