Safeguarding and Attendance Officer

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support – they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.

Job Purpose

The Attendance and Safeguarding Officer plays a vital role in enabling all students to engage fully in education by addressing safeguarding, welfare and attendance needs. The postholder will work closely with students, families, school staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning, promote regular attendance and ensure robust safeguarding practices are consistently applied.

This role involves regular liaison with parents/carers, social workers and other professionals, as well as direct work with families through home visits and meetings.

Key Responsibilities

Attendance:

• Lead home visits to engage families and improve student attendance.
• Lead the recording and monitoring of attendance data, including reasons for absence and late arrivals.
• Process and analyse attendance data, producing regular reports for staff and senior leaders.
• Apply detailed knowledge of attendance legislation to inform school policies, procedures and practice.
• Lead attendance-related correspondence, including issuing letters and escalating concerns to the Senior Leadership Team where required.

Safeguarding:

• Support the Senior Leadership Team and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to ensure effective safeguarding procedures are in place.
• Respond to lower-level safeguarding concerns in real time, making appropriate contact with families and agencies.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date safeguarding records on CPOMS, including clear actions and next steps.
• Attend child protection and core group meetings when required and contribute to case management under DSL supervision.

Parents and Community:

• Develop positive, supportive relationships with parents and carers to encourage engagement with school.
• Provide advice and support to families where appropriate.
• Work closely with professionals supporting Looked After Children.
• Safely share safeguarding information with external agencies in line with GDPR and school policy.
• Build strong links with community partners and external agencies to support families and students.

How to apply: https://workforus.togethertrust.org.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=383

Safeguarding:

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS.