Attendance Officer needed in Walsall, £16.34ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1649869 Car with Business Insurance Enhanced DBS This is an exciting opportunity, to join the School Attendance Support Service. The School Attendance Support Service works with schools in Walsall to monitor and enforce regular attendance. We work closely with families and schools to understand and address the reasons for absences and develop strategies for improving attendance. We are looking for motivated, dynamic and ambitious Attendance Officers, someone that has strong organisational and communication skills as well as being a good team player. Successful applicants will support, to work with schools and families, to ensure that children are receiving an education and achieving their potential. As part of the attendance team, applicants will need to have experience within an educational setting and have experience with supporting attendance. Applicants will be expected to work independently, within a statutory framework and a graduated system with a restorative approach. Successful applicants will work closely with pupils, staff, parents, and carers to reduce levels of absence. This will involve home visits, parental meetings and supporting schools to raise participation of children and young people at risk of becoming persistently absent. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.