Family Liaison and Safeguarding Lead

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Quay View School are looking for a dedicated, well-organised professional with a passion for parental engagement, student transitions and inclusion.Quay View School (located in Bere Alston) specialises in providing education for children and young people aged 7-19 with autism (ASD) and social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) related conditions, including trauma and attachment. The safeguarding and wellbeing of our students is paramount; along with encouragement to achieve their full potential.Our benefits include:Exclusive access to reward and discount schemeComprehensive inductionBlue Light CardCommitment to your ongoing training and career progressionPaid for enhanced DBSWellbeing supportCycle to work scheme and moreThe Family Liaison and Safeguarding Lead role plays a vital role in building positive relationships with parents and caregivers, ensuring open communication and collaboration to support students’ learning and well-being.The postholder will also take on the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), ensuring that all transitions align with safeguarding policies.Primary Responsibilities:Family Support Leadership - act as the key point of contact for parents and caregivers, supporting them through their child’s transition and school journey, facilitating open communication and fostering a whole-family approach to addressing complex needs.Student Transition Support - develop and implement student transition plans for new admissions, Internal transitions and external transitions.Safeguarding Leadership (DSL / DDSL Responsibilities) - act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), ensuring the school complies with statutory safeguarding requirements.The successful candidate will:Be D/DSL trained or have a willingness to complete trainingHave a strong understanding of parental engagement strategies, transition planning, and inclusionHave experience working in an educational setting, preferably with SEN students and familiesHave excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with families, students, and staff

Please note that all candidates must already hold the right to work in the UK.

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.