Family Liaison Officer
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4RX12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week TTO plus 5
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 31,067 - £34,314
Pay scale
- Grade 6 SCP 19-24
What skills and experience we're looking for
St Cuthbert's are currently seeking a Family Support officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust
- You would work as part of the Pastoral and safeguarding team.
- To liaise with parents with the intention of developing strong relationships between school and home to improve behaviour and / or attendance.
- You would take on the role as a DDSL.
- To lead on Early Help Assessments and to manage case load on EHM system.
- To offer emotional and practical support to parents and students as required.
- To have a good understanding of social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) on attendance.
- To liaise with external agencies as required and have a good understanding of how they function e.g. CAMHS, Education Welfare, Social Services and signpost accordingly.
- To provide strategies and action plans to improve engagement with school as appropriate.
- To understand EBNAs (Emotional based Non-attendance plans)
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values
One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate they have the ability to demonstrate:
- Emotional resilience
- Organisation
- Be a team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Cope well under pressure
What the school offers its staff
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
- Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
Commitment to safeguarding
St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1096 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@stoccat.org.uk
St Cuthbert’s is a comprehensive High School situated in Rochdale, welcoming students aged 11 -16 from a wide variety of partner primary feeder schools. We are part of the St Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Academy Trust.
St Cuthbert's is a vibrant, diverse and innovative school. Our faith is our inspiration and we aspire for all members of our community to 'Be the best that we can be in everything that we do'.
Arranging a visit to St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stoccat.org.uk.
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