Family Liaison Officer

Build Relationships. Support Families. Help Young People Thrive. At Brookthorpe Hall School, we believe that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and that strong relationships between school and home can make all the difference. We're looking for a compassionate, proactive and approachable Family Liaison Officer to become a trusted link between our school, students, families and external professionals. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with families who may be facing challenges, providing practical guidance, emotional support and access to the services they need. You'll help remove barriers to education, strengthen family engagement and ensure students feel supported both at school and at home. Working alongside our Pastoral and Senior Leadership Teams, you'll play an important role in improving attendance, promoting wellbeing and helping families build positive relationships with the school. From supporting new families before their child joins us to coordinating multi-agency support, your work will make a genuine difference to students and their families. What you will be doing

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and families, providing a welcoming and approachable point of contact for advice and support.
• Work with vulnerable families to identify challenges, develop tailored support plans and connect them with appropriate services.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals, coordinate referrals, attend multi-agency meetings and undertake home visits where required.
• Support the Pastoral Team in improving student attendance, identifying barriers to learning and helping families overcome challenges affecting engagement.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining up-to-date training, accurate records and a strong commitment to student welfare.
• Support students' emotional wellbeing, confidence, independence and positive behaviour, working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral colleagues.
• Coordinate student transport requirements and contribute to the development and review of individual support and inclusion plans.
• Promote strong communication between home and school, helping families feel informed, included and actively involved in their child's education.
What you will bring We're looking for someone who can build trust, communicate with empathy and remain calm and professional when supporting families through challenging situations.


• Experience supporting children, young people or families, ideally within education, pastoral support, family services or a similar environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with families from a wide range of backgrounds.
• An understanding of safeguarding, child protection and the challenges that can affect student wellbeing and attendance.
• Confidence working with external agencies and professionals to coordinate effective support.
• A compassionate, patient and resilient approach, with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.
• Excellent organisation and record-keeping skills, including the ability to manage confidential information.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing and helping every young person achieve their potential.
• Willingness to undertake relevant safeguarding, CPI and other required training.
  
  Brookthorpe Hall School is a new independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 16, catering for students with a wide range of needs, SEMH/ASD/Complex trauma. Our dedicated team will work together to ensure successful outcomes for students who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
We are part of Options Autism and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. At Outcomes First Schools, we provide specialist education for learners who need a deeper level of understanding, expertise and support than mainstream education can typically offer. We support students with a wide range of complex, co-occurring and neurodivergent needs, including autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and communication needs, dyslexia and experiences of trauma or adversity. We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support