Education Welfare Officer

London Borough of Bexley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking an Education Welfare Officer to support schools and families in improving school attendance. The role requires a professional with at least 2 years’ experience in education or social care, offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Professional with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in education, social care, or a related field.
• Experience working with schools, parents, and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, advice, and guidance to schools regarding attendance.
• Work closely with parents and other professionals.

Skills

Communication

Advising

Problem Solving

Education

Minimum 2 years’ experience in education or social care

Job description

The Education Welfare Officer will work as a member of the Education Welfare Service and to the direction of the Education Welfare Service Manager. The work will involve providing support, advice and guidance to schools, parents and other professionals in relation to school attendance.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Penny Grey, Education Welfare Service Manager, 020 3045 4023 , [e-mail]

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Anticipated Interview Date: 18/06/25

Candidate Profile

A professional with a minimum 2 years’ experience working in education, social care or a related field. For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail]

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.