We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Walsall to assist with the appointment of a Specialist Attendance Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £15.87 - £21.60 per hour
Summary:
In this role you will play a crucial role in supporting children who are vulnerable to poor attendance or disengagement from education. Your work will help ensure that no child misses out on the opportunity to thrive.
Responsibilities:
* Work closely with schools across Walsall to challenge and support them in meeting their statutory responsibilities, particularly in relation to attendance, elective home education, permanent exclusions, and children missing from education.
* Champion the educational needs of vulnerable children, ensuring they access quality education and support to reach their full potential.
* Collaborate directly with children, families, and schools across a range of settings to develop tailored support and intervention strategies.
* Ensure that alternative provision is appropriate, meets statutory requirements, and supports the aspirations of pupils who are disengaged from mainstream education.
* Maintain and manage a caseload, ensuring accurate and timely records in line with service policies.
* Carry out home visits and make informed judgments about visit frequency based on the childs needs.
Requirements:
* A full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle is required
* A solid understanding of safeguarding practices and relevant legislation relating to Elective Home Education, Exclusions, CME, EBSA, SEND, and school attendance.
* Experience working with children, young people, and families particularly in education, health, or social care settings.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with families, schools, and partner agencies.
* The confidence and creativity to deliver flexible, responsive support tailored to individual needs.
* Excellent report writing and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied and busy caseload.
* Proficiency in IT systems for maintaining accurate records and analysing data to inform decision-making.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
* This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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