Family Liaison Worker

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent

Location: Chailey BN8 4EF

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 FTE DOE (£13.51ph/ 14.55ph) £21,075.60 - £22,698.00 pro rata)

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families.

The Role

Chailey Heritage Foundation has exciting new opportunities for a Family Liaison Worker to join a unique place to work.

Key Responsibilities

· Supporting informal visits for potential pupils and new pupil assessments

· Providing practical support to families of pupils as issues arise e.g. respite, pre/post operatively, transport, family problems, health issues.

· Working with parents to submit an appeal and run the appeal. [but not representation on the day].

· Assisting parents/carers to seek out legal support or make an IPSEA referral depending on the circumstances.

· Liaising with IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) and legal reps throughout the tribunal process.

· Supporting parents in the participation of the annual review and annual health review system, and other meetings, to ensure they recognise the value and purpose of the meetings to reach positive outcomes.

· Working closely with Chailey Clinical Services teams to gather the relevant information to support admission, transition and appeal processes.

· Assisting families with future placement planning and transition process, within the key stages at their school and after school.

Skills and Qualifications

· Knowledge relating to the complex needs of the pupils at the School.

· Good working knowledge of the SEN education, care and health provision and funding streams

· In depth understanding of the Children & Family Act, SEN Code of Practice and related documents, in particular an EHCP.

· Understanding of the tribunal processes, time scales and requirements at each stage.

· Good knowledge of Local Authority functions and processes in relation to children with special needs and disabilities.

· Proficient in the use of IT platforms and software, particularly Microsoft applications.

· Responsive, efficient and methodical administration skills and an ability to produce well written and formatted documents.

Benefits

· Discount facilities

· Enhanced Pension Scheme

· Healthcare Cashplan

· Cycle to Work scheme.

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Health & Wellbeing Centre

· Death in Service benefit

· Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities

· Onsite Café

· Free parking.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.

The charity is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for any job in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so.