Welfare and Family Liaison Officer
Sir Bobby Robson School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FAThis job expired on 30 November 2021
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 November 2021 at 9am
Date listed
18 November 2021
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,445 - £31,894 per annum
Actual salary
- £22,451 - £27,069 per annum
Welfare and Family Liaison Officer job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new special school, part of the Unity Schools Partnership multi-academy trust, which opened in September 2020.
Sir Bobby Robson School educates young people between the ages of 8-16 who have a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Many of the pupils will also be on the Autistic Spectrum. The school serves a catchment area that covers Ipswich and surrounding areas of Suffolk.
Key elements of this important role are: to assist the school leadership and classroom teachers in creating a safe environment where all pupils can thrive, be happy and make progress and one which supports families and carers. The position would suit someone with Police, Social Work, Teaching or SENCO experience.
They will work as part of a team and will take lead responsibility for welfare, safeguarding and child protection across the school. They will take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings and contribute to the welfare assessments of children. They will advise and support other members of staff on child welfare and child protection matters, and liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police.
The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust of 30 schools. The school is part of a network of special schools, alongside The Bridge School, Ipswich and Churchill Special School, Haverhill. In addition to this, we have been approved to open new special schools in Bury St. Edmunds and Romford.
For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact the Headteacher at head@sbrschool.co.uk or 01473 556210.
Closing Date: 09:00am, Tuesday 30th November 2021
Interviews: Thursday 2nd December 2021
If you are a current employee of Unity Schools Partnership, please use the following link to apply https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/154459INT
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
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About Sir Bobby Robson School
- School type
- Free School, ages 8 to 16
- School size
- 66 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 8 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir Bobby Robson School website
- Email address
- head@sbrschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01473 556210
Arranging a visit to Sir Bobby Robson School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@sbrschool.co.uk.
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