Attendance Administrator and Family Support Worker
What skills and experience we're looking for
Professional Skills
Ability to work flexibly in a team situation whilst being able to prioritise, show initiative and work independently, ensuring key routine tasks are achieved within deadlines
Excellent organisational and communication skills with a willingness to respond positively to changing circumstances
Working with others, the ability to assess and review young people and family circumstances and plan appropriate responses
The ability to engage constructively with, and relate to, a wide range of young people and families/carers with different ethnic and social backgrounds
The ability to work effectively with, and command the confidence of, teaching staff and senior leadership within the school
The ability to understand a child’s educational needs
Ability to identify potential barriers to attendance and learning and jointly engage in strategies to overcome these barriers
Ability to see the role as one which must lead to improved outcomes for the targeted young people and families, measured by attendance, wellbeing and academic progress
Ability to engage in joint goal setting with the child and his/her family
Deal with difficult situations and/or individuals in a calm, fair but effective manner
Prioritise workload and work to deadlines
What the school offers its staff- Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
- A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
- Generous pension scheme
- Access to discounted travel schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Comprehensive training and support
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Free flu vaccine
- Access to e-learning and development
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post.We are an equal opportunities employer.