FAMILY LIAISON OFFICER

Location

Ashton Community Science College, Aldwych Drive, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1SL (859 on roll)

Tel: 01772 513002
School website: www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Family Liaison Officer “Ashton Community Science College continues to be a Good School”.  (Ofsted 2023) Grade 6 £25,979 - £29,777 Full Year Salary.  Pro rata salary £22,195 to £25,440 37 hours a week (flexible application of working hours to respond to periodic service needs to work outside of the school day in response to the needs of families Term Time Only – 38 weeks plus 2 days Start Date – as soon as possible We are looking to appoint an exceptional individual into the position of Family Liaison Officer.  You will report directly to the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and works as part of the School’s Safeguarding Team, to assist the DSL in their duty to ensure the school meets its statutory and regulatory obligations including those pertaining to the DfE ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance, it’s safeguarding aims, maximising the efficient and effective use of its available resources. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, to take a lead role in provide a personalised, student centred and whole family focussed response to meeting the needs of identified children, young people and families, ensuring they sustain good attendance and thrive in school. If you are interested in becoming part of our team and helping us to continue our drive for further success, then we would be pleased to hear from you.  A full programme of support is available as part of our commitment to investing in high quality staff. ACSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 

The successful applicant will be required to provide a disclosure from Disclosure Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed. Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website http://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/job-vacancies

Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am Wednesday 10th July 2024 to hr@ashtoncsc.com.  Interviews will take place during  the week commencing Monday 15th July 2024.

Please note we regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.