Family Liaison Worker – Admissions & Placements

Family Liaison Worker – Admissions & Placements

Location:

North Chailey, BN8 4EF

Salary: £25,882 – £28,263 FTE (actual starting salary £18,160 – £19,831 based on 30 hours)

Hours:

30 hours per week, term time only (45 weeks per year)

Job Type: Part time, Permanent

Closing Date:
Sunday 21st June with initial interviews following shortly after this date.

Chailey Heritage Foundation has an exciting opportunity for a Family Liaison Worker to join our welcoming and specialist community. For families exploring a specialist placement for their child, the journey can feel complex and overwhelming. In this role, you’ll help families feel informed, supported and more confident as they navigate the admissions and placement process.

We’re a thriving community supporting children and young people living with complex disabilities. Our work is rooted in listening, adapting and exploring what’s possible together. When you join us, you’ll be part of a values‑led organisation where passion, curiosity, optimism and commitment shape everything we do.

As a Family Liaison Worker, you will support families throughout the referral, assessment and admissions journey with us.

• Act as a trusted point of contact for families exploring placement with us.
• Support families to understand the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process, including assessments, reviews and placement pathways.
• Coordinate visits, assessments and meetings for prospective pupils and families.
• Work closely with colleagues across education, care, therapy and clinical teams.
• Ensure families receive clear information and compassionate support.

This is a collaborative role where you’ll help families navigate important decisions about their child’s education and care.

This role may suit someone with experience in:

• SEND education or specialist schools
• Family support or pastoral roles
• Social care or community support services
• SEND services within local authorities
• Health, therapy or multidisciplinary SEND environments

You’ll be someone who can build trusting relationships with families, communicate complex information clearly and sensitively, and work collaboratively with professionals across education, care and health services.

To maintain professional boundaries and avoid conflicts of interest, this role is not suitable for individuals who have a close personal relationship with a child or family currently supported by Chailey Heritage Foundation, including parents or carers of current pupils.

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll have access to a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back everyday health costs such as dental, optical and therapies
• Access to Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to our Wellbeing Centre
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Onsite parking
• Café and kitchen facilities
• DBS checks and renewals covered by us

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate, and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.

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