Salary range: £38,220 - £40,777 per annum (full-time)Work location: County Hall, Oxford (Subject to change)Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working Contract type: 3 x Full-time Vetting requirements:This role is subject to a Criminal Records CheckClosing date: Friday 1st May 2026Interview date: Either Thursday 14th May or Friday 15th May 2026About usThe County Attendance Team has acommitmentto ensure that all Oxfordshire's school-aged children receive their full educational entitlement promoting inclusion and access to education for all. We want Oxfordshire's children and young people to grow, learn, develop, and achieve their very best.Weunderstandthat good school attendance is integral tosupportingsocial andemotionaldevelopment. The County Attendance Team arecommittedto working collaboratively with all Schools/partners/agencies to achieve the best outcome for children and young people.About the roleWe are seeking to recruit to the role of County Attendance Officer on a permanent basis to work predominately across either North/West, City and South of Oxfordshire. The team works across the whole of Oxfordshire so flexibility to work in other areas is also required.As a County Attendance Officer, you will be undertaking such tasks as:Case work in relation to irregular school attendance where legal intervention is requiredEnsuring parents are aware of their legal responsibilities to secure regular attendance at school.Preparing and submitting evidence for legal cases to be heard through the Magistrates court or single justice processWhole-school work to ensure appropriate systems, policies and procedures are in place for the monitoring and improvement of school attendanceAttendingChildProtection (CP) Conferences,Childin Need (CIN), Team Around the Family (CIN) or other multi agency meetings when requiredDelivering targeted attendance meetings in schoolsCarrying out Attendance Audits in schoolsWorking on a multi-agency basis to achieve the best outcomes for children and familiesActing asleadprofessional to ensure access to educationAct as a mediator between parents, children and schools to enable improved and timely access to educationParticipate in continued professional development, both team and personal, in line with supervision and appraisal agreements and service expectationsAbout youYou should becompetentwith IT systems, goodinterpersonalskills, an acute awareness of discretion andconfidentiality, along with accuracy.The position demands passion,enthusiasm, accountability, and acommitmentto delivering an outstanding service to children/families and schools across Oxfordshire.Please apply if you consider yourself to be:Reflective, resilient, tenacious, and flexibleCommittedto inclusion for all children and their familiesCommittedto safeguarding childrenAttentive listenerMotivated and reliableHighly organised with good time management skillsSolution-focussedAble to build sustainable, trusting, and influential relationshipsA positive andcollaborativeteam memberExcellent IT skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsHaving experience of working with schools and familiesCommittedto your own personal and professional developmentRewards and benefitsCulture of flexible workingTechnology tosupportagile working where role permitsUp to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidaysOption to 'buy' additional holidayEmployee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupportMembership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%Enhanced family friendly policiesLocal and national discounts for shopping and travelGreat learning and development opportunities tosupportyour ongoing developmentWould you like to know more?Please view the Job Description and Selection CriteriaFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dawn Softley at dawn.softley@oxfordshire.gov.ukOurcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.Ourcommitmentto:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Ourcommitmentto:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Ourcommitmentto: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.Ourcommitmentto:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Ourcommitmentto:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Ourcommitmentto:Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk