Field-Based Attendance Support Officer

Nova Hire Recruitment; Pentrecelyn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking an Attendance Support Officer to join our Education Social Work team. You will work with pupils, families, schools and partner agencies to improve attendance, engagement and outcomes for young people.

You will conduct home visits, mentor pupils, deliver Attendance Improvement Plans, and analyse attendance data to identify barriers. DBS check is required and a full driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, young people and vulnerable families.
• Knowledge of education legislation, attendance systems and safeguarding is desirable.
• DBS check required. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work essential.

Responsibilities

• Improve school attendance, engagement and outcomes for young people.
• Carry out school attendance audits and identify barriers to regular attendance.
• Provide advice and support to schools and families.
• Home visits, mentoring and supporting pupils.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent working

Collaborative working

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking an Attendance Support Officer to join our Education Social Work team. You will work with pupils, families, schools and partner agencies to improve attendance, engagement and outcomes for young people.

You will conduct home visits, mentor pupils, deliver Attendance Improvement Plans, and analyse attendance data to identify barriers. DBS check is required and a full driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential.