School Attendance Support Officer

3 weeks ago

Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport Council Full time

Welfare and Education Liaison Officer
SO1 (£32,076 - £36,648 pro rata)
37 Hours, Full Time, and 29.6 Hours, Part Time
Permanent
Hybrid: Central House and homeworking

Position Overview

Are you passionate about enhancing educational experiences for children and families? The Education Welfare Service is on the lookout for dedicated, professional, and skilled individuals to assist the local authority in fulfilling its responsibilities related to school attendance and educational access.

The selected candidates will offer advice, support, and guidance to families, educational institutions, and other Council departments regarding school attendance and access to education. It is important to note that Education Welfare Officers may be required to engage in various aspects of the service's responsibilities, providing an excellent opportunity to gain diverse experience and develop a broad skill set.

Role Specifications

Full-Time Position (37 Hours)

This role will primarily focus on collaborating with schools and local services to enhance attendance rates. Responsibilities include conducting termly attendance meetings for schools in your designated area, facilitating communication and support for schools and Family Hubs, delivering training sessions, and participating in meetings. Additionally, you will perform initial assessments for children whose families are not engaging with the support provided by schools and manage CME casework for children in your area.

Part-Time Position (29.6 Hours)

This role will initially concentrate on managing suspensions and exclusion processes, as well as addressing the attendance of excluded students. Responsibilities include providing casework for students who have been permanently excluded, overseeing the review process, and facilitating their transition into educational provision. You will represent the local authority during statutory review processes, ensuring that pertinent questions are raised regarding exclusion decisions and practices. Collaboration with schools and PRUs will be essential to support student attendance in accordance with statutory guidelines.

Candidate Profile

We seek individuals with a proactive mindset and substantial experience in engaging with and providing support to young people and their families. Candidates should possess strong negotiation and advocacy skills. Experience in multi-agency collaboration and partnership working, particularly within educational or local authority settings, is highly desirable.

Excellent administrative and communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage sensitive and challenging conversations effectively. Resilience, flexibility, and the capacity to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in a dynamic work environment are crucial attributes.

About the Organization

The successful candidates will become part of a proactive, supportive team within the Education Welfare Service, collaborating with colleagues focused on attendance, elective home education, and educational provisions for children unable to attend school due to health issues or other circumstances. As part of Stockport Family, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality services to children, young people, and their families.

At Stockport Council, we are committed to fostering a thriving community. We aim to recruit individuals who align with our values and behaviors, ensuring that our workplace principles guide our actions.

We take pride in being recognized under the Good Employment Charter, demonstrating our commitment to the well-being of our staff. As charter members, we have been acknowledged as a commendable workplace and pledge to uphold fair and flexible working conditions.

For more information about this role, please refer to our official channels.

Note: The appointment of successful candidates will be contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Stockport Council is dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

We strive to provide our employees with a healthy work-life balance and offer various flexible/hybrid working arrangements across many roles.

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