Attendance Support Officer - WMF2088e

The Cumbria County Council; Penrith; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an Attendance Support Officer to enhance school attendance through effective collaboration with schools and families. This role involves strategic support based on identified priorities and the use of legal frameworks when necessary, promoting educational access for all children. A variety of benefits are available, including a competitive pension scheme, reflecting the council's commitment to their workforce.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and families is essential.
• Ability to manage complex situations effectively.
• Positive and flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Promote importance of regular school attendance.
• Support intervention plans for pupils.
• Hold support meetings based on data analysis.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Flexibility

Job description

Job reference REQ00000018422 Date posted 28/05/2025 Application closing date 29/06/2025 Location PENRITH Salary £37,035 - £37,938 Package Blank Contractual hours 18.5 Basis Part time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Penrith
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative colleague to join our Access to Education Service as an Attendance Support Officer working with schools, children, their families and other professionals to ensure all children and young people can access education provision.

As an Attendance Support Officer you will work with schools, children and families and other professionals to promote the importance of regular attendance at school. You will offer advice and guidance to support improved attendance.

You will work closely with identified schools to fulfil the Local Authority’s responsibilities in relation to school attendance as identified in DFE guidance which include holding termly support meetings with each school to identify priorities based on an analysis of data. You will also support intervention plans for individual pupils as required and apply the use of legal frameworks when necessary to promote improved attendance.

Who we are looking for…

The successful candidates will have experience of working with children and families and be able to manage complex situations. They will have excellent communication and negotiation skills and a positive, flexible approach.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 29/06/2025

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK .

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.