Attendance Support Officer - WMF3099e

About this opportunity

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Contract type: Fixed-term 24 months.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative colleague to join our Access to Education Service as an Attendance Support Officer working with schools, children, their families and other professionals to ensure all children and young people can access education provision.

As an Attendance Support Officer, you will work with schools, children and families and other professionals to promote the importance of regular attendance at school. You will offer advice and guidance to support improved attendance. You will work closely with identified schools to fulfil the Local Authority’s responsibilities in relation to school attendance as identified in DFE guidance which include holding termly support meetings with each school to identify priorities based on an analysis of data. You will also support intervention plans for individual pupils as required and apply the use of legal frameworks when necessary to promote improved attendance.

Who we are looking for...

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children and families and be able to manage complex situations. They will have excellent communication and negotiation skills and a positive, flexible approach.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes.

For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Closing date: 26/07/2026

Interview date: 14/08/2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process.

If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with children.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences. As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old that meet the essential criteria for the role.