Parent Link Officer
We are currently working with an organisation who are needing the interim support of an experienced Parent Link Officer who has worked extensively within the Public Sector, specifically local government. Please see below for further details:
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver an advice and support service, offering appropriate, information, advice and signposting for families through the operation of a contact line, face to face visits, and family forums and network meetings
- Maintain an accurate record of all contacts made with family members and recording progress in relation to achievement against outcomes
- To support the production of quality information in a variety of forms to ensure key information is shared to all parents/carers and young people, and other stakeholders
- To support multi-disciplinary meetings within a locality and contribute to the identification of families in need of additional support
- To work with families to access appropriate support within their local community
- Supported by the Parent Link Co-Ordinator, regularly review the progress of each contact and ensure that all parties are informed of progress made
- Assist in the collection of statistical information for monitoring and evaluation purposes
- To have a working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice, guidance and legislation
- To maintain and increase the knowledge and skills in the legislation to inform best practice with regard to working with children and families
- To share information and knowledge with team members, working together to resolve issues
Key Requirements:
- Please note a valid and DBS within the last 12 months is required for this position
Duration: Temporary on-going
Rate: £90 per day (Inside IR35)
Start: ASAP
FULLY REMOTE WORKING
For more information on this or other Local Gov Jobs, please in the first instance email your CV to the Midlands Local Gov Team at midlandslocalgov@venngroup.com .
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. If you aren’t currently looking for work but know of someone who is, please pass these details on.
Please note should this position not be applicable to you and you are currently looking for a new role, Venn Group recruit across the board within Local Government so send across your updated CV the Midlands Local Gov Team