R2RSchool Attendance Officer 12 Month FTC 30 Hours a week
R2RSchool Attendance Officer 12 Month FTC 30 Hours a week
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Job Description
Your New Organisation
Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services transport public health and parks through to planning trading standards community safety and education so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work learn and make a difference.
Your new role
We are looking for a school attendance officer to join the attendance team on a 30hour fixed term contract basis 12 months . This post is within an inclusive and friendly team and it is offered on a mobile working pattern.
As a school attendance officer you will work with parents/families who have been referred to Access and Inclusion School Attendance Team to challenge nonattendance and motivate change. You will work extensively with families to support education to improve attendance improve engagement and reduce exclusions in school assist families and schools to identify correct provision and support required for child to remain in school and achieve their potential.
The post holder should have current experience of working within an educational setting or direct work with children and/or their families with a keenness for innovation and collaborative working. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and being able to build positive relationships with schools services parents children and young people is key. You will be advising schools and families on improving school attendance through early identification of barriers to attending school and innovative solutions to improving pupil attendance and outcomes for children and young people. This is both a challenging and rewarding role and requires using excellent communication skills to gain trust and form collaborative relationships.
Salary will be pro rata to 30 hours
What youll need to succeed
Do you have a background in working with children and/or families and looking for a new and exciting challenge The post holder is key in supporting the statutory functions for increasing access to school through excellent school attendance. You will work directly with families where there are identified challenges and barriers to attending school to support and challenge to improve school attendance and outcomes for children.
You will work with schools to ensure excellent systems are in place for identifying and improving school attendance for all children and ensure schools are compliant in completing school registers in line with legislation. Where appropriate and necessary taking formal action for nonattendance at school through the means of penalty notices and action through magistrates court.
What youll get in return
When joining the council you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the Why Work For Us tab.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role please click apply online to forward an uptodate copy of your CV.
If you would like a copy the Job Description please click here
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications regardless of race sex disability sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity age or religion or belief.
SouthendonSea city council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.
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