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Engagement Officer

LTF Recruitment Ltd
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
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, offering a salary of £100 - £110 per day for term time only, with an ASAP start.
  • The role requires experience working in a similar educational setting and a strong understanding of attendance and welfare issues affecting young people.
  • Key responsibilities include implementing intervention strategies to improve attendance, supporting students in school, and working with families to access external services.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, the ability to maintain accurate records, and knowledge of relevant legislation related to attendance and welfare.
  • A caring and empathetic approach, along with relevant qualifications in education or social work, is desirable for this position.

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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