Attendance & Student Wellbeing Advocate

Education Authority; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking an Education Welfare Officer to assist families and schools in improving children's school attendance. This role involves delivering interventions, collaborating with various agencies, and ensuring a supportive environment for young people. Candidates must have a professional social work qualification and be registered with NISCC. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with families and educational settings, enabling children to overcome barriers to education.

Qualifications

• Hold a professional social work qualification or equivalent recognized by NISCC.
• Knowledge of childcare, education legislation, and child protection procedures.
• Access to a suitable vehicle for job mobility.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions to improve school attendance.
• Support parents/carers in fulfilling statutory obligations.
• Collaborate with other agencies to support vulnerable young people.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Ability to engage with families

Education

Professional social work qualification

Registered with NISCC

Job description

A public service organization is seeking an Education Welfare Officer to assist families and schools in improving children's school attendance. This role involves delivering interventions, collaborating with various agencies, and ensuring a supportive environment for young people. Candidates must have a professional social work qualification and be registered with NISCC. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with families and educational settings, enabling children to overcome barriers to education.