Education Social Worker/Education Welfare Officer

Educators Wales; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Education Social Worker or Welfare Officer to provide vital support to children facing challenges in attending school. This role involves conducting thorough assessments to understand each child's unique situation, including their emotional well-being and social environment. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring every child receives the assistance they need to thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives and possess the required skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children and young people with attendance issues.
• Ability to assess individual needs and circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support to children struggling with school attendance.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individual needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Resilience

Welsh Language Skills

Education

Relevant Degree in Social Work or Education

Job description

Education Social Worker/Education Welfare Officer

Salary: £39,513 - £42,708 per annum.

Work base: Conwy Schools/ Coed Pella

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient professional to deliver high quality support and response to children and young people in Conwy who are experiencing difficulty in attending school. The successful applicant will complete a comprehensive assessment of need regarding regular school attendance, while taking into consideration individual needs including additional learning needs, emotional wellbeing and family, social and environmental circumstances.

Due to the nature of the post, the successful candidates will be subject to a disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Manager details for informal discussion:
Ffion Hughes, Acting Team Manager
01492 575032
[e-mail]

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and online to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats; please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.

Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.