Attendance Home Visitor
About this role
Bradford Council - Attendance Home Visitor
Organization: Bradford Council / Schools & Learning (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)
Location: Britannia House, Hall Ings, Bradford, United Kingdom
Job Type: Casual / Flexible Hours
Pay Rate: £17.85 - £18.85 Per Hour
Application Closing Date: 30 August 2026
Job Introduction
Help make Bradford a UNICEF Child Friendly District by ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend school, thrive, and reach their full potential!
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Bradford Council to recruit an engaging and compassionate Attendance Home Visitor.
As England's fifth largest and youngest metropolitan district, Bradford is dedicated to giving children the best start in life. Because regular school attendance is vital for a child's success, this role plays a direct part in connecting families, schools, and the Council to remove attendance barriers and improve children's outcomes.
About the Role
As an Attendance Home Visitor, you will conduct home visits to understand why children are absent from school, balancing empathetic support with constructive challenge. Key responsibilities include:
Home Visits & Engagement: Persistently engaging with children and families to uncover underlying barriers to school attendance.
Same-Day Reporting: Reporting findings back to schools on the same day to share valuable insights and prevent further absences.
Collaboration: Working closely with families, schools, and Bradford Council to help remove barriers and support positive attendance solutions.
About You
We are seeking a naturally inquisitive, professionally curious individual who brings:
Experience working with children, young people, their families, and schools.
A strong knowledge and understanding of the barriers to excellent school attendance.
An optimistic, reliable, and energetic approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Note: An Enhanced DBS check with Barred List will be undertaken for all appointees to this post.
Why Work for Bradford Council?
Bradford Council offers a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding working environment with fantastic employee benefits, including:
Competitive hourly rate (£17.85 - £18.85 per hour)
Flexible casual working arrangements
Comprehensive training and professional development support
Access to the RESPECT Allyship Programme and employee wellbeing resources