Family Liaison Officer and Attendance Lead

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance Job Title: Family Liaison Officer and Attendance Lead Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale LA6 2DZ Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8am - 4pm Salary: £32,500 per annum (not pro rata) + Travel allowance Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role As our Family Liaison Officer & Attendance Lead, you'll be the key connection between home and school, helping families access the support they need while leading on attendance strategies and contributing to a positive school culture. Working alongside the Head of School, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Senior Leadership Team, you'll ensure statutory safeguarding responsibilities are met and that pupils receive the right support at the right time. No two days are the same—one day you could be supporting a family through a home visit, the next attending multi-agency meetings, analysing attendance data or helping deliver safeguarding training to colleagues. What you will be doing Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and carers. Lead on attendance monitoring, analysis and intervention strategies to improve attendance and punctuality. Carry out supportive home visits to help remove barriers to school attendance. Work with local authorities, attendance services and external agencies to secure positive outcomes for pupils. Support pupils and families through school admissions and transition into and out of the school. Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, supporting safeguarding processes, referrals and child protection procedures. Attend and contribute to Early Help, Child in Need, Child Protection and Team Around the Family meetings. Maintain accurate safeguarding and attendance records in line with statutory guidance. Support the delivery of safeguarding training and provide updates to staff. Produce attendance reports, case studies and info