Job Details: Safeguarding and Family Liaison Officer
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Vacancy NameSafeguarding and Family Liaison Officer Work LocationMiddlesbrough; Stockton-on-Tees Employment TypePermanent Contract TypeFull Time Salary Minimum£32,726.42 Salary Maximum£36,271.45 Salary PeriodPer Annum Details
Benefits
* Over 7 weeks' holiday a year
* Pension scheme with employer contributions
* Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it
* Further specialist training to develop your career
* Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues, including Tesco, Argos, cinemas and holidays
* Access to Blue Light Card, the discount service for emergency and social care staff
* Refer-a-friend scheme - receive £500
About you
Are you a compassionate and trustworthy person? Do you strive for the best in everything you do, and think you could make a positive difference to lives of autistic and/or neurodivergent individuals? If this sounds like you, and you're seeking a rewarding job role, we are currently recruiting for a Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to join our Education staff team.
Please note the ideal candidate will have degree level education and/ or a social work degree
The purpose of the Family Liaison Officer is to work under the School Principal to ensure the safety, well-being, and development of all pupils, with a special focus on those who are vulnerable. This position involves implementing and overseeing the school's safeguarding policies, conducting regular risk assessments, and addressing any concerns related to child protection promptly and effectively. Additionally, the role requires close collaboration with families, providing them with support and resources to address challenges and enhance the welfare of their children. By building strong, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, and external agencies, the officer will work to create a safe school environment where every child can succeed and feel secure.
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For more than 40 years we've led the way in providing autism-specific care and education for children, young people, and adults across the North-East of England.
Find out more about our work here: www.ne-as.org.uk/what-we-believe.
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. As such it will be necessary for a enhanced Disclosure submission to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. The North East Autism Society's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and adults across all of our services is reflected in our safer recruitment process.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and/or vulnerable adults.