School Attendance & Education Support Officer

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Dudley seeks a passionate School Attendance & Education Support Officer. The role involves improving school attendance, managing casework, and collaborating with various services. Candidates should have experience in preparing court files and taking legal actions regarding school attendance issues. The position offers comprehensive training, professional supervision, and a chance to make a significant impact in the community. Successful candidates must clear medical checks and enhanced DBS checks.

Benefits

Comprehensive learning and development package

High quality professional supervision

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in improving school attendance and working with various enforcement measures.
• History of undertaking casework and collaborating with professionals.
• Familiarity with preparing court files for legal actions.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families to improve school attendance.
• Undertake casework and work with various services.
• Prepare and manage legal actions related to school attendance.

Skills

Experience in improving school attendance

Casework management

Knowledge of enforcement measures

Preparing court files

Job description

Overview

Dudley School Attendance & Education Support Service: "Ensuring all children in Dudley have access to outstanding education". Are you looking for the next challenge? Do you want to be part of an exciting service focused on providing outstanding services for Children and Families? We are seeking to recruit an experienced and passionate School Attendance & Education Support Officer. We are looking for a professional who has a history of working in the field of improving school attendance and is also aware of the various enforcement measures available to the local authority. You must have experience of undertaking casework and working with professionals from a range of services. Experience of preparing court files and taking legal action on behalf of the authority in matters relating to absence from education and would also be an advantage.

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About Dudley Council

It\'s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a \"one council\" ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of \"Forge a Future for all\" www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

As a School Attendance & Education Support Officer you can expect:

• A comprehensive learning and development package
• High quality professional supervision
• Supportive and collaborative team working
• Opportunities to develop knowledge and expertise in school attendance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.