Attendance Officer

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Temporary School Attendance Service Officer for a 3-month contract with potential for extension. The role involves monitoring attendance, engaging with families, and supporting school staff. Candidates should possess strong communication and organisational skills, with experience in educational or social settings preferred. This is a hybrid position based in Northwest London with full-time hours.

Benefits

Guaranteed weekly payment process

Personal consultant

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in an educational or social care role preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance data and identify patterns.
• Engage with families to support improved attendance.
• Conduct home visits to promote positive attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Temporary School Attendance Service Officer. Location: Northwest London, Hybrid Working. Contract: Temporary, 3 months initially (potential for extension). Hours: Full-time.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with schools to monitor attendance data and identify patterns of concern.
• Engaging with children, parents, and carers to support improved attendance and address barriers to education.
• Conducting home visits where necessary to promote positive attendance and ensure pupil welfare.
• Providing advice, guidance, and support to school staff regarding attendance procedures and best practice.
• Preparing reports, maintaining accurate case records, and contributing to statutory processes where required.
• Liaising with internal teams and external agencies to promote safeguarding and coordinated support for pupils and families.
• Supporting enforcement procedures in line with local authority policy (e.g., penalty notices), where appropriate.

About You

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with families and professionals.
• Is confident working with sensitive information and challenging situations.
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Can work independently as well as part of a team.
• Has experience in an educational, social care, or community support role (desirable but not essential).
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Holds a full driving licence and has access to transport for home visits (preferred).

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years\' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce