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Engagement Officer

Long Term Futures Ltd
Posted 21 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 1LL, England

Salary

£100 - £110 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Engagement Officer position is located in Sheffield, S2, and offers a salary ranging from £100 to £110 per day.
  • The role requires experience working in a similar position within an educational setting and involves supporting students' attendance and engagement.
  • Key responsibilities include identifying intervention strategies, supporting families, and working directly with students to address barriers to education.
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of welfare issues affecting young people are essential for this role.
  • Candidates should have relevant qualifications in education or social work, and the position is term-time only with an ASAP start.

Engagement Officer

Location: Sheffield, S2

100 - 110

Days: Monday - Friday, Term Time Only

ASAP Start

Key Responsibilities

  • To identify and implement intervention strategies to address and continually improve attendance and punctuality for targeted individuals
  • Supporting students into school at the start of the school day
  • Working with pupils within the school environment to explore barriers and find solutions to accessing their education
  • Work with students struggling to engage with education within the classroom on a 1:1 basis
  • Identify and implement intervention strategies to address low attendance and celebrate good attendance. Provide a range of interventions available with the discretion to adapt or amend them as appropriate.
  • Support families in accessing external services and advocating for their child's education
  • Attend meetings with the attendance and inclusion team
  • Support families within professionals' meetings
  • Support pupils in accessing alternative provision

Key Requirements:

  • Experience working in a similar role within an educational setting
  • Strong understanding of attendance and welfare issues affecting young people
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, parents, and staff
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance relating to attendance and welfare
  • A caring and empathetic approach, with a genuine passion for supporting the well-being of young people
  • Relevant qualifications in education, social work, or a related field (desirable)

If you feel you would be the right fit for this role, then please apply through submitting your CV. If you are a successful applicant, you will be contacted by Henri Wilder to arrange the next steps in the progression of your application.

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