Attendance and Family Support Officer

Richmond Hill Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague for the role of Attendance and Family Support Officer. This role is of great importance to our work as an academy, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing high quality and comprehensive family support service to children, their families and carers, in accordance with the organisational needs and policies and practices of the school. The ideal applicant will have: 5 GCSEs Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics. Knowledge and understanding of key government legislation surrounding attendance. An in-depth knowledge of steps that can be taken to support students in improving attendance. Knowledge of the social, emotional and mental health needs of young people. The ability to build good working relationships with pupils, parents, teachers and other professionals.  What we offer you: As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:  Membership to a local government pension scheme.   Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.  Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.  £2k Cycle to work scheme.