Child Missing Education Tracker & Safeguarding Liaison

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL; Bath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Child Missing Education Tracking Officer within the Attendance and Welfare Support Service to identify, locate and support children missing education back into suitable provision. You will manage referrals, liaise with schools, families and partners, and maintain accurate records to track cases to a successful outcome.

The role requires strong organisation, excellent communication and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and manage a

Qualifications

• We are looking for a highly organised, motivated and proactive individual with excellent communication, investigation and IT skills.
• You will have the ability to manage a varied workload, work independently and build positive working relationships with schools, families and professionals.
• Experience of working within education, attendance, admissions, safeguarding, children's services or a related field would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage referrals, undertake enquiries, liaise with schools, families and partner agencies, maintain accurate records and track cases through to a successful outcome.
• Play an important role in safeguarding children and ensuring that vulnerable pupils remain visible to services and have access to their educational entitlement.

Job description

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Child Missing Education Tracking Officer within the Attendance and Welfare Support Service to identify, locate and support children missing education back into suitable provision. You will manage referrals, liaise with schools, families and partners, and maintain accurate records to track cases to a successful outcome.

The role requires strong organisation, excellent communication and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and manage a