Attendance and Family Liaison Officer

Are you an empathetic communicator skilled at building trust with families and breaking down barriers to school attendance?A supportive school is looking for a dedicated Attendance and Family Liaison Officer to join their pastoral welfare team starting this September 2026.In this vital role, you will act as the key link between home, school, and external agencies-working proactively with parents and carers to address the root causes of persistent absenteeism and re-engage vulnerable pupils with education.Key Responsibilities:Attendance Monitoring and Analysis: Track daily attendance data on school MIS systems (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom), identifying emerging patterns of persistent absence (PA) and lateness.Direct Family Engagement: Make proactive first-day contact, conduct supportive home visits, and hold regular meetings with parents/carers to discuss attendance barriers.Targeted Casework and Support Plans: Create individualised attendance action plans, addressing underlying issues such as school-related anxiety, SEMH, transport, or family challenges.Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaise with Early Help, Local Authority Attendance Services, Social Care, and Child Protection teams (attending Team Around the Family / TAF meetings).Positive Re-Integration: Support students returning from long absences with phased timetables and morning welcome check-ins.Candidate Requirements:Proven experience working with children, families, or vulnerable young people in schools, social care, youth ..... full job details .....