Family Support Adviser and Safeguarding Officer

Mayflower Community Academy is seeking an exceptional Family Support Advisor and Safeguarding Officer to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate, proactive and highly organised individual who is committed to improving outcomes for children and supporting families to overcome barriers to education and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will:

• Promote and improve parental engagement and involvement in school life.
• Provide support, advice and guidance to families experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or wellbeing challenges.
• Work proactively with families to improve pupil attendance and reduce exclusions.
• Develop positive relationships with parents, carers, pupils and external agencies.
• Coordinate and lead multi-agency safeguarding meetings, including EHATs.
• Produce and maintain safeguarding, welfare and child protection records and reports.
• Act as a key safeguarding officer and parent liaison within the school.
• Organise parent inductions, school tours and family engagement activities.
• Support home visits and transition arrangements for new pupils and families.
• Work collaboratively with community partners to ensure families receive timely and effective support.