Join Our Partner School as a Parent Support Advisor - Cradley Heath Are you passionate about supporting families and making a positive difference in children's lives? Monarch Education are seeking a dedicated Parent Support Advisor to join a vibrant primary school in Cradley Heath. This is a full-time position, ideal for someone with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) who is committed to fostering strong home-school partnerships and promoting child wellbeing. About the Role: As a Parent Support Advisor, you will work closely with families, school staff, and external agencies to provide targeted support that enhances children's learning, behaviour, and emotional wellbeing. Your role will be vital in creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Key Responsibilities: Building positive relationships with parents and carers to support family engagement Providing tailored advice and guidance on parenting, safeguarding, and welfare concerns Working collaboratively with school staff and external agencies to support vulnerable children and their families Assisting in early intervention strategies to prevent issues escalating Supporting attendance initiatives and promoting good attendance habits Acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring safeguarding policies are upheld and safeguarding concerns are managed effectively Contributing to risk assessments and safeguarding procedures Delivering workshops and group sessions to promote positive parenting and wellbeing What We're Looking For: Proven experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting families Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practices Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too: Flexible working opportunities Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development! A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200 Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts Competitive daily rates To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures. Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities. MONMIN