Education Welfare Officer

Conwy County Borough Council; Conwy; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Edu Directory in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic, resilient professional to deliver high quality support and response to children and young people in Conwy who are struggling to attend school. You will complete a comprehensive assessment of need, considering additional learning needs, emotional wellbeing and family circumstances.

Due to the role, a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Qualifications

• DBS check required; safeguarding experience desirable.
• Welsh language skills desirable; Welsh and English applications welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality support to children and young people experiencing attendance difficulties.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of need, including wellbeing and family circumstances.

Job description

Salary: £42,123 - £45,529 per annum (G08) Work base: Conwy Schools

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 Interim 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 on-line 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.

These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.

Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.