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Education Welfare Officer

Hazz Design Consulting, Inc.

London

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Education Welfare Officer to enhance school attendance and support vulnerable children. This role involves monitoring attendance, conducting home visits, and collaborating with schools and other agencies to provide essential support. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and a strong understanding of attendance policies. With a commitment to improving children's educational experiences, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community. Join a dedicated team and enjoy the benefits of working with a specialist recruitment consultant, excellent pay rates, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Specialist consultant support
Excellent rates of pay
Payroll services twice a week
£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as an Educational Welfare Officer or in School Attendance.
  • Enhanced DBS required for the role.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor school attendance and address persistent absenteeism.
  • Conduct home visits and collaborate with families and schools.
  • Manage caseload independently and attend multi-agency meetings.

Skills

Experience as an Educational Welfare Officer
Knowledge of attendance policy and law
Ability to conduct home visits
Collaboration with schools and agencies

Job description

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, 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

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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Working with Service Care Solutions comes with many benefits, including:

  • A specialist consultant within an experienced and dedicated recruitment team.
  • Excellent rates of pay.
  • 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.

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!
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