Early Intervention and School Attendance Coordinator

Early Intervention and School Attendance CoordinatorLocation: Darlington Rate: £28 (Umbrella)The RoleDarlington Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Early Intervention and School Attendance Coordinator to lead on integrated working processes and improve educational outcomes for children and young people. You will be the driving force behind the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) and Lead Professional Processes, providing expert guidance to partner agencies and managing a specialized team.This is a pivotal role that balances strategic oversight-such as chairing the Attendance Solution Panel-with practical, front-door Early Help contact enquiries.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership: Full management duties including case supervision, performance monitoring, and oversight of work quality.Strategic Attendance Advice: Advising schools on attendance strategies, policy, legal sanctions, and procedures, while coordinating regular school attendance meetings.Multi-Agency Collaboration: Promoting early help assessments with health, education, and housing services, and providing supervision to external partners.Data and Decisions: Analyzing data to identify attendance trends and making high-level recommendations to the Senior Management Team.Legal Liaison: Working with legal solicitors and acting as the regional lead for Darlington at school attendance events.RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you must possess: Qualifications: An HCPC recognized Social Work Qualification or an ..... full job details .....