County Attendance Officer

achieve the best outcomes for children and familiesActing asleadprofessional to ensure access to educationAct as a mediator between parents, children and schools to enable improved and timely access to educationParticipate in continued professional development, both team and personal, in line with supervision and appraisal agreements and service expectationsAbout youYou should becompetentwith IT systems, goodinterpersonalskills, an acute awareness of discretion andconfidentiality, along with accuracy.The position demands passion,enthusiasm, accountability, and acommitmentto delivering an outstanding service to children/families and schools across Oxfordshire.Please apply if you consider yourself to be:Reflective, resilient, tenacious, and flexibleCommittedto inclusion for all children and their familiesCommittedto safeguarding childrenAttentive listenerMotivated and reliableHighly organised with good time management skillsSolution-focussedAble to build sustainable, trusting, and

influential relationshipsA positive andcollaborativeteam memberExcellent IT skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsHaving experience of working with schools and familiesCommittedto your own personal and professional developmentRewards and benefitsCulture of flexible workingTechnology tosupportagile working where role permitsUp to 33 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidaysOption to 'buy' additional holidayEmployee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupportMembership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%Enhanced family friendly policiesLocal and national discounts for shopping and travelGreat learning and development opportunities tosupportyour ongoing developmentWould you like to know more?Please view the Job Description and Selection CriteriaFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dawn Softley at dawn.softley@oxfordshire.gov.ukOurcommitmentto:Equality, Diversity

and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.Ourcommitmentto:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the

role, within three years of leaving the service.Ourcommitmentto:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Ourcommitmentto: Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.Ourcommitmentto:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews
to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Ourcommitmentto:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Ourcommitmentto:Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the