Short Stay School and Home & Hospital Tuition Service (autism, mental health, illness) www.shepwellschool.co.uk Twitter @shepwellSchool Family & Multi-agency Liaison Co-ordinator (Safeguarding Responsibilities 32 1/2 hours per week term time only, fixed term for 1 year in the first instance Actual salary £22,077 - £25,320 Please note this salary is based on a full year post, as such your actual salary is dependent on your start date and will need to be recalculated once all clearances are in place and a start date has been agreed. Start Date: January 2026 Do you want to be part of the current revolution of SEND in the Walsall Area? Shepwell Short Stay School is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and potential of every pupil at the school. The role will be based across sites. Shepwell Short Stay School is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and potential of every pupil at the school. Do you have the motivation and skills to work with young people with complex needs including mental health, illness, autism and ADHD to overcome the challenges they face and enable them to ‘achieve their potential? We are looking for a family and multi-agency worker to support across the school and satellite with: Parent Support & Information Promote parental involvement in their child’s Education and positive behaviour. Support parents through the SEN annual review process, ensuring they understand fully and are engaged in the process, acting as an advocate where needed. To provide impartial advice and information to parents, children and families and refer to relevant local services where necessary. Support for teaching and Learning Be jointly responsible for the daily check on absent pupils and chase up reasons for absence and poor attendance. Provide support for pupils absent for long periods and be available to staff and parents for home visits. To promote the least intrusive positive handling strategy and a continuum of gradual and graded techniques, with an emphasis and preference for the use of verbal, non-verbal de-escalation strategies being used and exhausted before positive handling strategies are utilised. Support for Pupils Devise ways in which to support the emotional wellbeing of pupils, including anger management, self esteem, emotional resilience etc. Identify and refer pupils who are experiencing difficulties to other relevant agencies with parental permission. Act as an advocate for pupils who lack confidence to communicate their wishes and feelings. Reporting Keep records and all documentation pertaining to meetings/contact with children, families and other services. To conduct reviews and evaluations of any work done and the views of the service user. Liaison with other agencies Participate in internal and cross-organisation meetings to develop strong working partnerships with other services in order to enrich the work of the school. Keep up to date on the range of services working locally and be aware of how they can be utilised best to benefit our pupils and families. Work closely with other services that are involved with individual pupils in order to maximise the benefit and exchange information when needed. Generate referrals and support parents in accessing external agencies. For further details, job description and an application form visit www.shepwellschool.co.uk All applications to be received by email to lsouthall@shepwell.walsall.sch.uk to arrive no later than 1.00pm on Friday 14 th November Visits to the school or discussions are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 8 working days from the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. The staff and management committee Shepwell School are committed to protecting and safeguarding all their pupils to ensure, as far as possible, that they are free from harm. As part of the safeguarding process, the successful candidate must have full enhanced DBS clearance to work in the school and will not be able to take up their appointment until all pre-employment checks have been completed. A copy of the school’s safeguarding policy/guidelines is available on the school website. There will be questions on this at interview. Shepwell School welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.