Vulnerable Family Support Specialist

6 days ago

Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Meadowcroft - The Lodge Full time

About the Role

Meadowcroft - The Lodge is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Family Liaison Officer/Deputy DSL to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in engaging with vulnerable families to formulate a package of support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a point of contact for families in need of support, providing guidance and signposting to external agencies as required.
  • Collaborate with external agencies, such as Housing, NSPCC, and Social Care, to ensure effective support for families.
  • Complete referral forms and attend multi-agency meetings to ensure seamless support for families.
  • Build effective relationships with families, providing opportunities for engagement and support.
  • Act as Deputy Designated Lead for the school, ensuring all training is current and valid, and maintaining record keeping in accordance with policies and procedures.

About Us

Meadowcroft - The Lodge is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged 5-19, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs. Our dedicated team works together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

Our Approach

We pride ourselves on steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially. We build confidence in our students, enabling them to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

Benefits

  • Exceptional reward package, including life assurance, pension scheme, and wellbeing support.
  • Market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enabling you to choose the package that's right for you.

What We Offer

We place the outcomes of our pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. You will wake every day knowing that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

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