Family Engagement Officer – Community Focused

Denbighshire County Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and agile working

Generous annual leave 26–32 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Wellbeing / EAP

Car salary sacrifice / leasing

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Denbighshire County Council is seeking a Family Engagement Officer – Community Focused to work with schools and Education Services to support disadvantaged communities and improve school attendance.

The role is fixed-term until 31 March 2027, 37 hours per week, with a salary of £35,570–£37,563 per year. It requires collaboration with parents and LA services to achieve positive educational outcomes and will involve DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a school or community-focused school setting.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualifications or above in Education, Youth Work, Community Development, Family Support, Social Care, or related field.
• Level 2 qualification or equivalent in English/Welsh & Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support attendance and engagement of pupils in disadvantaged communities.
• Collaborate with schools, parents and LA services to improve education outcomes.

Skills

School/community work experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 / equivalent in Education or related field

Level 2 English/Welsh & Maths qualification

Job description

Family Engagement Officer – Community Focused

Family Engagement Officer – Community Focused

Job reference: EDPS00001D1SJE

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027

A challenging and rewarding, full -time post has become available to support the work of the Pupil Support team. The Family Engagement Officers will work with schools and Education Services to serve disadvantaged communities and support school attendance issues in this challenging post pandemic period.

The role will work collaboratively with schools, parents, and LA services to achieve a positive outcome for children in education. This is a grant-funded post and initially available on a fixed-term basis.

Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Cheryl Hughes on 01824 706576.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
• Family friendly policies

Family Engagement Officer – Community Focused

Company: Denbighshire County Council Salary: £35,570 to £37,563 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Denbighshire Working pattern: Field-based Job type: Temporary Posting date: 30 Oct 2026 Closing date: 9 Nov 2026 Apply for this job

Summary

Family Engagement Officer – Community Focused

Job reference: EDPS00001D1SJE

Location: Working Across Denbighshire

Salary: Grade 7 £35,570 - £37,563

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027

Closing date: 09/11/2026

A challenging and rewarding, full -time post has become available to support the work of the Pupil Support team. The Family Engagement Officers will work with schools and Education Services to serve disadvantaged communities and support school attendance issues in this challenging post pandemic period.

The role will work collaboratively with schools, parents, and LA services to achieve a positive outcome for children in education. This is a grant-funded post and initially available on a fixed-term basis.

Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Cheryl Hughes on 01824 706576.

Denbighshire County Council is committed to Equal Opportunities and its Welsh Language Standards. We welcome applications in the Welsh Language and application forms received in the Welsh Language will not be treated less favourably than an application form submitted in English.

Essential requirements

NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent qualifications or above in Education, Youth Work, Community Development, Family Support, Social Care, or a related fieldLevel 2 qualification or equivalent in English/Welsh & MathsExperience of working within a school or community-focused school setting.

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