Attendance Support Officer

Nova Hire Recruitment; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking enthusiastic Attendance Support Officers to join the Education Social Work team in Wrexham. You will work with pupils, families, schools and partner agencies to improve attendance and outcomes, including home visits, mentoring, and delivering Attendance Improvement Plans.

You will analyse attendance data, identify barriers to regular attendance, and support safeguarding alongside professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people and vulnerable families is desirable.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• DBS check required; driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake home visits to pupils and families to support attendance.
• Mentor and support pupils to improve engagement and outcomes.
• Deliver Attendance Improvement Plans and carry out school attendance audits.
• Identify barriers to regular attendance and advise schools and families.
• Analyse attendance data and provide actionable insights.
• Contribute to safeguarding and collaborate with education and social care professionals.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication skills

Organisation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualification or significant equivalent experience

Job description

Attendance Support Officer

Wrexham County Borough Council is looking for enthusiastic and committed Attendance Support Officers to join our Education Social Work team.

You will work closely with pupils, families, schools and partner agencies to improve school attendance, engagement and outcomes for young people. The role will involve home visits, mentoring and supporting pupils, delivering Attendance Improvement Plans, carrying out school attendance audits and identifying barriers to regular attendance.

You will also work alongside education and social care professionals, contribute to safeguarding, analyse attendance data and provide advice and support to schools and families.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with children, young people and vulnerable families, ideally within an education or related setting. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a commitment to improving outcomes for young people.

A relevant qualification or significant equivalent experience is required. Knowledge of education legislation, attendance systems and safeguarding is desirable.

DBS check required. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes essential.

If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to education and want to make a positive difference to attendance and wellbeing across Wrexham, we would like to hear from you.