Attendance Lead/ Family Support Worker in Bolton inBolton PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Attendance Lead/Family Support Worker Job details Posting date: 04 November 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: Competitive Hours: Full time Closing date: 04 December 2025 Location: Bolton, BL3 5QL Company: inploi Job type: Permanent Job reference: 75754773 Apply for this job Summary Attendance Lead/Family Support Worker Location: Haslam Park Primary School, Bolton, Greater Manchester Salary: Grade Scale E £28,142 to £31,022 Actual Salary: £20,669 to £22,784 Contract: 32.5 hours term-time only (plus inset days) Start date: As soon as possible “Every day in school counts and every child counts.” At Haslam Park Primary School, we believe that excellent attendance is the foundation for every child’s success. We are seeking a passionate, proactive, and compassionate Attendance Lead/ Family Support Worker to join our dedicated team and help us secure the very best outcomes for our children. About the Role This is a vital role within our school. You will lead on improving and maintaining high levels of attendance and punctuality across the school, working closely with pupils, families, and staff to remove barriers to regular attendance. You will take a proactive, supportive, and sometimes challenging approach to ensure every child is in school, on time, and ready to learn every day. Alongside attendance, you will play a key role in providing early help and family support. Many of our families face a range of challenges, and you will work sensitively and effectively to build trust, offer guidance, and signpost to external services where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Lead on monitoring, tracking, and improving pupil attendance and punctuality. Build strong relationships with children and families to promote the value of excellent attendance. Undertake home visits and meetings to address persistent absence. Work in partnership with the local authority, safeguarding, and external agencies. Support families with a range of needs including: o Domestic abuse and family conflict o Poverty and housing difficulties o Adult education and employment support o Establishing school routines and positive homeschool relationships Develop and implement creative strategies and interventions to support improved attendance. Maintain accurate records and produce attendance reports for senior leaders and governors. About You We are looking for someone who is: Passionate about improving children’s life chances through education. Empathetic, approachable, and able to build trust quickly. Resilient and confident in managing sensitive or challenging situations. Organised, proactive, and able to use initiative. Experienced in working with children and families, ideally within education, social care, or community settings. Knowledgeable about safeguarding, attendance legislation, and early help processes. What We Offer A caring, inclusive school community where relationships matter. A supportive leadership team that values wellbeing and professional growth. Opportunities for training and development in family support, safeguarding, and attendance. The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and families in our community. If you are passionate about helping every child attend, achieve, and thrive, we would love to hear from you. To apply: Please complete the application form and return to Kati-Anne Roughley and Debbie McGuire Visits would be welcomed, please call us to arrange a time. Closing date: 28th November 6pm Interviews: 4th December ↗ Job Description and Person Specification ↗ Bolton Council Schools (Officers) 2022 - Application Form Calculate your take home pay. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year. Employment could affect your benefits, find out more here. Turn2us Benefits Calculator.