Job Description

Permanent, Full Time working all year round.

Location

: Usually based at City Hall but also agile working including working from home.

Join Us in Making a Difference - Attendance and Belonging Officer.

Are you passionate about people, inclusion and community? Do you want to play a key role in supporting Bristol as a City of Sanctuary? Are you ready for a rewarding challenge in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse environment?

As a City of Sanctuary we are looking for a dedicated and forward-thinking Attendance and Belonging Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact by supporting sanctuary seeking children and families, improving school attendance, and promoting a strong sense of belonging across our communities.

What will I be doing?

Support Sanctuary Seeking children and families to find school places, particularly those with English as an additional language Ensuring Sanctuary Seeking children and families feel welcomed, understood, and supported. Deliver targeted attendance improvement work in collaboration with local authority teams, schools, and education settings.

What do I need to have?

A proactive and organised individual who thrives under pressure and can juggle multiple priorities with positivity and professionalism. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex information clearly in English or through an interpreter. Experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, especially those with EAL (English as an Additional Language) and SEND needs. High levels of literacy and numeracy, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a passionate team committed to inclusion, equity, and educational success for all. Receive training and ongoing support to help you thrive in your role. Contribute to a meaningful mission that supports some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

At Bristol City Council we offer a work environment which is supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.


Join us and you'll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future success.

If you're someone who believes in the power of education, community, and belonging -- we'd love to hear from you

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

It is Bristol City Council's practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check, then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

It's anticipated that interviews will be held online on

Tuesday 25th November.

For further information, please refer to the and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact

Vanessa Davies Service Manager: Attendance and Education Welfare,

Vanessa.davies@bristol.gov.uk

07584 407807

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.