Family & Multi-agency Liaison Co-ordinator

We are looking for a Family & Multi‑agency Liaison Co‑ordinator (Safeguarding Responsibilities) to join our team.

• Act as a member of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Team, responding to safeguarding and child protection concerns.
• Maintain accurate safeguarding and child protection records in line with statutory guidance and local authority requirements.
• Support safeguarding monitoring, reporting, and compliance across the school.
• Deliver safeguarding and child protection training to staff.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies, including social care, education, health, and support services.
• Lead and coordinate Early Help support for families, including chairing meetings and reviews.
• Support parents and carers in promoting pupil wellbeing, attendance, behaviour, and educational engagement.
• Provide direct family support, advice, advocacy, and signposting to relevant services.
• Act as a key link between home and school, promoting positive relationships and effective communication.
• Monitor pupil attendance, follow up absences, undertake welfare checks, and implement attendance improvement strategies.
• Support pupils experiencing emotional, attendance, safeguarding, or transition‑related difficulties.
• Represent the voice of the child and advocate on behalf of pupils where appropriate.
• Generate referrals and coordinate support from external professionals and agencies.
• Conduct home visits where necessary to support pupils and families.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, interventions, and outcomes.
• Review and evaluate support provided to pupils and families to ensure positive impact.
• Contribute to safeguarding policy development and ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

• Experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families.
• Previous safeguarding and child protection experience.
• Experience of multi‑agency working and partnership collaboration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, staff and external agencies.
• Good organisational, problem‑solving and record‑keeping skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Competent in the use of ICT systems and maintaining confidential records.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths.

Pay range:
Grade 7 SCP 22‑27

Benefits:

• Financial, health and lifestyle discounts on everyday purchases (Eden Red)
• A comprehensive free of charge health plan (UK Health Care)
• A cycle to work scheme via Halfords
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Further benefits including education sector leading CPD:
  The Mercian Trust

Oakwood School is a specialist provision for children and young people aged 3‑15 years with complex educational needs. The school is commissioned for 267 places (September
2025).