Engagement and Attendance Liaison Officer

2 days ago


Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom Vale of Glamorgan Council Full time

About the Role

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engagement and Attendance Liaison Officer to support the work of the Inclusion Team. This temporary, full-time role will play a crucial part in promoting the welfare and attendance of learners in school, as well as providing guidance and support to families and schools.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Inclusion Team in promoting the welfare and attendance of learners in school, including the use of legal routes such as Fixed Penalty Notices and School Attendance Orders.
  • Work with schools, families, and learners to promote positive attendance and reduce persistent absence.
  • Act as the first point of liaison between schools, parents, and the Inclusion Team.
  • Provide guidance and support to schools and families to promote positive attendance and reduce persistent absence.
  • Work with the Inclusion Team to develop and implement strategies to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence.

Requirements

  • Experience of working in or with schools.
  • Experience of working with pupils in several key stages.
  • Working with ALN pupils or pupils from a potentially vulnerable group.
  • Working with phobic, anxious, or reluctant pupils/learners or with non-attenders.
  • Work engaging young people in or out of the school environment.
  • Work liaising with parents/carers in or out of school settings.
  • Multi-agency working knowledge.
  • Knowledge of the Vale of Glamorgan support for wellbeing, such as approaches to and support for Social and Emotional and Mental Health needs.
  • Knowledge of the workings of schools and the National Curriculum.
  • An understanding of the legislation relating to the education of children and young people and the Welsh government attendance framework.
  • A sound knowledge and understanding of the legislation relating to Education and Safeguarding Children and Young People.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the impact social deprivation and disadvantage has on school attendance and attainment.
  • IT knowledge and ability to use ICT effectively and safely and in accordance with data and privacy legislation.

Working Arrangements

  • 37 hours per week, 52 weeks.
  • Temporary role, initially funded by a grant.
  • Main place of work: Civic Offices, Barry, with some work from home and frequent school meetings and school-based working across the LA.


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