School Attendance & Intervention Officer

The Cumbria County Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Perks and discounts

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is recruiting an Attendance Support Officer for the Access to Education Service in Kendal. You will work with schools, children, their families and other professionals to promote regular school attendance and provide guidance to improve attendance.

The role involves analysing data, holding termly meetings with schools, and contributing to intervention plans using appropriate legal frameworks when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to handle complex situations with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Promote regular school attendance and provide guidance to schools, families, and professionals.
• Support analysis of data to identify priorities and inform action plans.
• Apply appropriate frameworks to promote attendance and manage interventions as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Experience with children and families

Job description

Westmorland and Furness Council is recruiting an Attendance Support Officer for the Access to Education Service in Kendal. You will work with schools, children, their families and other professionals to promote regular school attendance and provide guidance to improve attendance.

The role involves analysing data, holding termly meetings with schools, and contributing to intervention plans using appropriate legal frameworks when needed.