Education Welfare Officer

Belmont Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Good Morning,

I am currently representing Enfield Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience.

We are looking for an Education Welfare Officer. This role will be based in EN1 3ES.

The right candidate will:

1. Implement a programme of regular monitoring of all school attendance. Consult, advise, and support Head teachers and other school staff on issues of attendance and absenteeism, ensuring children of compulsory school age attend regularly or are receiving alternative approved education.
2. Understand and analyse school data, challenge, and assist when appropriate. Support schools in identifying persistent absenteeism and develop effective, individual reintegration plans.
3. Devise in-school programmes to promote the attendance of individual pupils. Consider a range of appropriate actions and alternatives suitable to individual circumstances and recommend implementation to Head teachers, in accordance with relevant legislation, Department for Education guidelines and Council priorities.
4. Assist in enquiries and complaints from schools and members of the public.
5. Be knowledgeable on up-to-date safeguarding guidelines and child protection issues and ensure that these underpin all aspects of the role.
6. Advise and train school staff with inset programmes on issues such as data analysis, attendance, interpreting data, and other issues relevant to the Education Welfare Service.

We require the following:

1. Experience of working collaboratively with Schools and Agencies in a partnership role, with a track record of successfully developing and maintaining excellent professional working relationships.
2. The post holder must have a good understanding of the education system, especially in relation to school attendance.
3. Knowledge of the structure and operation of Local Government and its various multi-agency groups and Schools relating to school attendance.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed).

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.