School Attendance Support Officer - London Borough of Hounslow, United Kingdom - London Borough of Hounslow

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Would you like to be a part of The London Borough of Hounslow, whose diverse workforce are committed to making a positive difference for our residents and visitors by ensuring the quality of our services are maintained to a high standard?

Hounslow Council is an outstanding council serving an outstanding borough.

With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships across the borough which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs.

Hounslow is the world in one place, full of potential, but a borough hit hard -socially and economically -by Covid-19.

We have stepped up for our residents and businesses like never before.


About The Team:


Key Responsibilities:


  • To advise schools on pupil absence and the monitoring of attendance for all pupils.
  • To signpost appropriate targeted support to families and children which enables them to engage fully in education provision.
  • To contribute to multi-professional meetings
  • To visit children and families in their own home to establish reasons for non-attendance and to ensure safeguarding.

Your Skills:


  • You have experience of working with data sets, creating and updating databases, accurate record keeping and general administration, with a proven ability to utilise a range of computer software, and have a working knowledge of the principles of information governance.
  • You are organised and efficient and have experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines and prioritising workload, whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • You work confidently with colleagues, demonstrating positive values, culture and behaviours and a flexible approach to work, ensuring the best outcomes for the service.
  • You have excellent verbal and written communications skills with an ability to communicate and promote inter-agency co-operation to ensure a holistic approach to pupil out of school issues.

Essential:

DBS Enhanced

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