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Education Welfare Officer
Service Care Solutions Ltd
Enfield
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Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Education Welfare Officer to enhance school attendance and support families in Enfield. In this rewarding role, you will provide practical guidance to schools on attendance policies while working closely with children and their parents to promote punctuality and good attendance. Your responsibilities will include monitoring attendance, conducting home visits, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure vulnerable families receive the support they need. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's education and well-being, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in educational welfare or school attendance roles is essential.
- Enhanced DBS is required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Monitor school attendance and address persistent absenteeism.
- Conduct home visits and collaborate with families and schools.
- Manage caseloads and contribute to multi-agency support planning.
Skills
Education
Job description
Service care Solution are currently recruiting for an Education Welfare Officer in Enfield.
The Education Welfare Officer will provide practical guidance to schools on attendance policy and the law, advice and support to children and their parents/carers on promoting good attendance and punctuality. This role is Term time only.
Pay rate: £16.77 PAYE / £20.74 Umbrella per hour
As an Education Welfare Officer you will be responsible for:
- Monitor school attendance and follow up with appropriate actions for persistent absenteeism.
- Conduct home visits as required, working closely with families to address issues affecting attendance.
- Collaborate with schools, other agencies, and services to provide holistic support for vulnerable children and families.
- Work independently to manage your caseload, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Attend meetings and contribute to multi-agency support planning for vulnerable families.
- Keep up to date with legislation and best practices regarding school attendance.
- Previous experience as an Educational Welfare Officer or School Attendance.
- Enhanced DBS.
- Ability to travel across the borough carrying out home visits where necessary, visiting schools, and attending meetings.
If you are interested in the Education Welfare Officer role or know of anyone who may be, please contact Emma at Service Care Solutions by email at emma.petricco@servicecare.org.uk.
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus!
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