Attendance Officer

Ackerman Pierce; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an Attendance Officer. This role involves supporting schools and families to improve school attendance for children. Key responsibilities include monitoring attendance data, engaging with families, conducting home visits, and providing guidance to school staff. Applicants should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with strong organizational abilities. A commitment to safeguarding children and reliable transport for visits is preferred. This is a full-time, hybrid role with a temporary contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational or community support role is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.
• Full driving license with access to transport for home visits is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance data and identify patterns of concern.
• Engage with families to support improved attendance.
• Conduct home visits to promote positive attendance.
• Provide guidance to school staff on attendance procedures.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate case records.
• Liaise with agencies for coordinated support.
• Support enforcement procedures if necessary.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Confidence with sensitive information

Job description

Attendance Officer

Salary: £24-£30 / Hour
Job type: Long Term Contract
Location: Brent / Northwest London, Hybrid Working
Contract: Temporary, 3 months initially (potential for extension)
Hours: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, organised, and compassionate School Attendance Service Officer to join our Education Services team on a temporary basis. This role plays a vital part in supporting schools, families, and young people to improve school attendance and ensure every child has access to education.

Key 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 your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.