4Recruitment Services are seeking a School Attendance Officer for Schools based within the Walsall area.

As an Attendance Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the attendance and welfare of pupils in the community.

The role is full time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The home/school visits are around Walsall Borough and the client will allow 1 day working from home per week.

You must have access to your own vehicle, along with Business Insurance, as you will be responsible for commuting within our area to conduct home visits.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Provide an additional service for schools to manage their whole school attendance strategy.
To investigate and respond to irregular school attendance at the earliest opportunity
Understand the business element of the service and be customer focussed whilst being an advocate for a child.
Direct work with schools, families and students in connection with irregular school attendance, including home visits.
Contribute to or take the role of lead in respect of multi-agency meetings when necessary to do so.
To identify children ‘at risk’ of becoming persistently absent and instigate early interventions to support a resolution for irregular attendance.
To take the lead on all service interventions which support schools in reducing pupils at risk of becoming irregular attendees.
Understand the process for self - evaluation and self - reflection when working with schools to improve school attendance.
Implement a graduated response for school attendance, including understanding the requirement to implement legal action for parents who do not respond to early intervention.
Work within the Council’s priorities to safeguard children and young people.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

To support the School Attendance Support Service with home visits to support attendance.
To liaise with schools, professionals, and other agencies to address attendance concerns.
Maintain accurate and appropriate records in respect of casework.
Contribute to the positive development and welfare of children and young people in Walsall.
Conducting home visits to ensure the attendance and well-being of pupils.
Collaborating with educational teams and families to promote school attendance.
Contributing to the positive development and welfare of children and young people.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Recent relevant experience within an Education or statutory setting
Work with young people/ Families and work with children
Act as an advocate for a child
Processes of Assessment/Planning Skills
Knowledge of Education Act 1996 & Children Act 1989
Understanding of the importance of child safeguarding related to irregular school attendance
Full driving licence and has access to a vehicle insured for business purposes
What we offer:

24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area
4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme
Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)