Family Liaison Officer / Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed, compassionate and highly organised individual who is passionate about safeguarding and supporting young people and their families. The successful candidate will play a vital role in strengthening the relationship between home and school, ensuring that students and families receive the support they need to thrive.

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is proud to be part of the Great Schools Trust, a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to transforming lives and promoting social mobility. Situated close to Bolton town centre, with excellent transport links to the M6 and M62, our academy offers a world-class education within a state-of-the-art, purpose-built environment.

At Great Schools Trust, we believe every child, regardless of background, deserves a high-quality education. Through our focus on leadership, character development and academic excellence, we prepare students for university, successful careers and life beyond school. As a member of our team, you’ll join a forward-thinking Trust that places integrity, professionalism and collaboration at the heart of everything we do.

At King’s Bolton, safeguarding and student wellbeing are central to our work. In this role, you will support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in maintaining a strong safeguarding culture across the academy while working closely with students, families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and ensure that every child is safe, supported and able to succeed.

What Makes This Role Special?

Modern Learning Environment Work in our new, purpose-built academy where every space has been designed to support student wellbeing, focus and achievement.

Meaningful Impact Play a critical role in safeguarding students and supporting families, ensuring young people have the stability and support needed to succeed in school.

Supportive and Inclusive Culture Join a values-driven team where strong relationships, high expectations and student success are at the centre of everything we do.

Professional Development Benefit from high-quality Trust-wide training, safeguarding development and CPD opportunities.

Excellent Benefits Including competitive salary, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to ensure safeguarding across the academy is effective and compliant, deputising in their absence and responding to safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records and contribute to safeguarding meetings including Child Protection, Child in Need and Early Help.
• Work with external agencies and support families through Early Help, acting as Lead Professional where appropriate and signposting to relevant services.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, including meetings and home visits, to address barriers to attendance, wellbeing and learning.
• Support vulnerable students’ emotional wellbeing and contribute to support plans and family guidance.
• Monitor attendance, carry out first-day absence calls and work with pastoral teams to address barriers to attendance.
• Maintain professional standards, safeguarding training and confidentiality, and undertake duties as reasonably assigned by the Principal.

Full duties and the person specification are outlined in the recruitment pack attached.

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For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact: Jemma Harvey j.harvey@kingsbolton.com

Safeguarding Commitment

King’s Leadership Academy Bolton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment Checks, which are outlined in the recruitment pack.

Join us and help shape the futures of young people at King’s Leadership Academy Bolton.