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Family Liaison Manager - Full-time/Part-time

Weald of Kent Grammar School, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-4046-467S
  • Posted:17/10/2019
  • Pay:KR10
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:28/10/2019 at 09:00
  • Interviews:w/c 4 November

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We are currently recruiting for a qualified Social Worker to join us at Weald of Kent as the Family Liaison Manager. 

The key responsibilities include:

  • Take responsibility as the whole school senior designated safeguarding lead
  • working closely with key staff in schools to identify and resolve attendance problems
  • meeting parents and pupils at school or home to explain legal responsibilities
  • helping families get benefits for school meals, transport or clothing
  • arranging education for pupils who are excluded
  • writing case notes and letters to parents
  • handling sensitive information
  • keeping to deadlines and targets
  • conducting interviews with individuals and families to assess and review their situation
  • undertaking and writing up assessments (sometimes in collaboration with other professionals), which meet specified standards and timescales
  • offering information and support
  • organising and managing packages of support
  • recommending the best course of action for a particular person or family
  • liaising with, and making referrals to, other agencies
  • participating in multidisciplinary teams and meetings regarding, for example, child protection or mental health
  • maintaining accurate records
  • when necessary preparing reports for legal action and giving evidence in court
  • participating in training, supervision and team meetings.

For more information about this post or to arrange a visit prior to applying please contact Human Resources, HR@wealdgs.org. Further details are available on our website, www.wealdgs.org.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for the successful candidate.

Appointments may be made where a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.

Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 2JP (01732 373500)

Information about the school

Weald of Kent is a selective Girls’ Grammar School for 11-18 year olds with a roll of approximately 2000 students including our co-educational Sixth Form. The school is one of the highest performing schools in the country. We aspire to excel at everything we do. Owing to our continued success were thrilled to have been given permission by the Secretary of State to expand and mirror what we deliver at our Tonbridge campus in a campus at Sevenoaks, which opened in September 2017. In addition to the exciting new facilities, we have also invested in our Tonbridge campus which now has a state of the art Sports Hall and university style Sixth Form Study Centre. A new science block and new English classrooms have been built this year. Both campuses are situated in beautiful rural settings with far reaching views across the Garden of England with excellent transport links.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Human Resources
  • Address:Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JP
  • Telephone: 01732373500
  • Email: hr@wealdgs.org

Fax: 01732373500

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.