Child Protection and Family Support Officer

We are seeking a dedicated individual to work closely with parents and carers to help overcome pupils’ barriers to learning, whether inside or outside school. This will involve maintaining regular communication, putting interventions in place, and liaising with relevant staff and professionals to ensure parents and carers are consistently engaged in pupils’ development and progress.

Some of the duties and responsibilities will include:

Working with parents and carers 

·        Act as the lead point of contact for the parents/carers of pupils receiving additional support

·        Maintain regular communication with specific parents/carers and provide personalised support for families through issues as they arise

·        Put interventions in place to encourage parents/carers’ involvement in supporting pupils’ development and progress

Working with staff and other professionals

·        Work with relevant staff to identify and bring onboard pupils and parents/carers that would benefit from personalised support

·        Develop action plans in consultation with relevant staff and professionals, where necessary

·        Liaise and build relationships with external agencies and professionals, following up on actions where necessary

Record keeping

·        Maintain accurate records of interventions and relevant meetings

·        Facilitate the transfer of relevant pupil information inside and outside the school

·        Complete relevant paperwork required by external agencies

 Safeguarding

·        Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent), and our child protection and health and safety policies

·        Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary

·        Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Our School      

We are a high achieving 11 -18 school with very good examination results. We have received an Educational Outcomes award for being in the top 20 percent of schools in the country for progress. The School is a Teaching School and excellent professional development opportunities are available for colleagues in a forward thinking and creative organisation.

Applicants are welcome to visit the School.

All Saints School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check before appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date Friday 9th of December at 9:00 am