Education Welfare Officer

Service Care Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job description

Education Welfare Officer

Service Care Solutions 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, and 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

Main Responsibilities:

1. Monitor school attendance and follow up with appropriate actions for persistent absenteeism.
2. Conduct home visits as required, working closely with families to address issues affecting attendance.
3. Collaborate with schools, other agencies, and services to provide holistic support for vulnerable children and families.
4. Work independently to manage your caseload, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
5. Attend meetings and contribute to multi-agency support planning for vulnerable families.
6. Keep up to date with legislation and best practices regarding school attendance.

Requirements:

1. Previous experience as an Educational Welfare Officer or in School Attendance.
2. Enhanced DBS.
3. Ability to travel across the borough carrying out home visits where necessary, visiting schools, and attending meetings.

Benefits:

1. A specialist consultant within an experienced and dedicated recruitment team.
2. Excellent rates of pay.
3. Payroll services twice a week.

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 (url removed).

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.