Attendance Officer for Health and Social Care Learners

Job Description

IntroductionThe Attendance Officer will report to the Curriculum Team Leader of Progression Studies and be the first point of contact in relation to student punctuality, attendance issues and be responsible for contributing to the overall improvement of student attendanceand punctuality through partnership with students, parents, and colleagues.Post Holders Responsibilities* To work as part of a team to provide pro-active and assertive support to students to overcome barriers to maximise their attendance and punctuality to ensure achievement and progression.* To devise and undertake a range of strategies to improve student attendance.* To be the main point of contact in relation to student punctuality and attendance issues for an allocated department.* Work closely with Heads/Associate Directors of Quality and Personal Tutors to implement effective strategies and ensure there is the necessary interchange of information and consistency of systems and procedures to ensure that each student feels supported.* To contact (by telephone / email / letter) students and their parents / carers following absence.* To identify and monitor a flexible caseload of students and take appropriate action to improve attendance and punctuality.* Liaise and refer students to the Safeguarding and Welfare Officer / Careers Team for specialist support and guidance as appropriate.* Develop excellent working partnerships with students and parents / carers to promote the importance of good attendance and punctuality.* Arrange review and performance improvement meetings with students and parents / carers and other College staff as appropriate within the remit of improving attendance and punctuality.* Implement student action and improvement plans.* Keep detailed and systematic records of all interventions.* Provided detailed reports on the impact of interventions.* Attend internal and external meetings as required.* Have a high-profile input to induction, tutorial programme and transition activities to promote positive ethos and high expectations* To actively show a commitment to the Departmental Strategic Objectives.* To show an active commitment to the Colleges Equality and Diversity Policy, Quality Frameworks and Health & Safety Procedures.* To actively participate in Continuous Professional Development including the introduction of new technologies to allow you to contribute effectively to the success of the College.* To carry out such other appropriate duties commensurate with your skills, knowledge, and experience.* The College may, in consultation with you, need to vary these duties from time to time in order to respond to the changing requirements of the College.Person SpecificationQualifications* Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject* Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)* Qualifications in Microsoft Office - DesirableExperience* Experience of working with and supporting vulnerable and at-risk young people and their families* Experience of managing complex caseloads* Previous experience of working with young people in an educational establishment and of coaching, mentoring, and providing effective support to studentsKnowledge & Skills* Thorough understanding of the barriers to learning faced by students* Knowledge of strategies to engage and motivate learners and effective ways of managing student attendance* Knowledge of the Education Inspection Framework* Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding principles and student welfare issues and of external agency support* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure both from own initiative and as part of a team* Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with young people and their parents /carers and to work successfully with colleagues at all levels of the organisation* Ability monitor and produce accurate and timely reports on relevant statistical information * Excellent IT skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages including, desirably ProSolution and ProMonitor* Excellent record keeping skills and the ability to produce written reports to a high standardPlease note that all appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and receipt of two satisfactory references.Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

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Attendance Officer