Family Support Worker Attendance Officer

Scale : Scale 6, £22,012 - £23,494 TTO Actual (£26,446 - £28,226 FTE)

About Us

Due to continued success we have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and committed Family Support Worker & Attendance Officer to join the team at Laurus Ryecroft. You will become a key member of the Laurus Trust family, and will play a vital role in maintaining the high standards of the Trust. 

The Laurus Trust is a highly successful and growing multi-academy trust in the North West of England, with Cheadle Hulme High School (CHHS), the founder school, at its centre. Our vision is for everyone regardless of background or circumstance to be inspired, to thrive in all environments, to recognise what it takes to succeed, to set aspirational goals and to work hard to achieve them.

All our Laurus Schools are hugely oversubscribed and have a reputation, both locally and further afield, for outstanding teaching and learning through the relentless pursuit of excellence and the determination to ensure that every child succeeds. In the recent Staff Engagement Survey, over 95% of our employees stated that they would recommend working for Laurus Trust to their friends.

The Laurus Trust is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applications from all individuals regardless of individual background or circumstance.

Main Responsibilities 

• Provide a high level of support to the most vulnerable students and their families to improve the welfare, achievement, attendance, attainment/progress, behaviour and any housing or financial difficulties these students/families may face. 
• To work collaboratively with outside agencies and charities to offer the most appropriate and effective support for vulnerable families. 
• To ensure whole school attendance is outstanding. Working with families, students and referring to agencies when a student’s attendance becomes a concern. 
• Establish positive relationships with parents, staff and outside agencies in line with the schools’ vision and values. 
• To submit penalty notices and be able to complete an Attendance Improvement Plan.
• Ensure that members of the Leadership Team are kept updated on matters pertaining to students and families receiving additional support. 
• Set agendas, chair meetings and review actions/deadlines/outcomes for the most vulnerable students as and when required. 
• Work closely with the SEND team and Subject Leaders to identify barriers to achievement; guide and direct tutors in the implementation of intervention and support strategies to overcome those barriers. 
• Lead and/or assist in initiatives to improve attainment and progress of students who require additional support and/or those who have experienced significant adverse childhood experiences. 
• Work closely with the Head of Year and SEND team to analyse behaviour, attendance and progress data to identify students and families in need of additional support. 
• Complete Early Help Assessments for families to assess their needs and to ensure the most appropriate support is provided. 
• Follow the “Anxiety based school avoidance” guidance when students are finding attending school challenging due to mental health difficulties. 

Key Skills & Experience 

• Experience of working with children/young people and involvement with parents 
• Recent management experience with people 
• Ability to present information to a variety of audiences 
• Ability to relate to teachers, other professionals, parents and students 
• Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent 
• Further/higher education or professional qualification would be desirable 

Employee Benefit

We offer a wide range of employee benefits to all of our staff in return for their commitment to our schools, and to help contribute towards improving their well-being. These can be found in the Candidate Applicant Pack.

Core Behaviours

At the Laurus Trust, it is not just about what we do but also about how we do it. Our core behaviours provide guidance on the expectations we have of our staff. It is essential that any employee joining the Trust is able to demonstrate some or all of these behaviours on a regular/daily basis. These can be found in the Candidate Applicant Pack.

Applying to the Laurus Trust

If you want to work in a highly ambitious and successful school, and have the passion and commitment to join us at an exciting time of continuous progression and growth, then we would like to hear from you. 

For more information about The Laurus Trust, or for further information relating to the role and the School you’re applying to, please download the Job Description and Candidate Brochure or visit https://www.laurustrust.co.uk/

Please note: an application form must be completed as CV’s will not be accepted. To complete an application form please click ‘Quick Apply’.

Disability Confident Committed

The Laurus Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities for all candidates. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strongly encourage applications from all persons with a known disability, and we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview and given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talents and abilities. 

If you would prefer to request a manual application pack, or should you require any additional support in completing your application, please feel free to contact us on 0161 549 7000 or via e-mail at; recruitment@laurustrust.co.uk  

Closing Date: Friday 27th May 2022 at 09:00

Interview Date: Monday 6th July 2022

The Laurus Trust and its affiliated schools are committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.