Education Welfare Officer: Boost Attendance & Safeguarding

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council is seeking an Education Welfare Officer to support children, families and schools across Staffordshire. You will assess needs, coordinate with partners, and act on statutory duties to safeguard and improve attendance.

The role sits in the Attendance & Inclusion Team with multiple district locations. You will contribute to safeguarding decisions, prepare cases, and deliver practical solutions to remove barriers to learning.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in education, welfare work, or direct support with children and families.
• Confident understanding of education legislation and safeguarding.
• Strong IT skills and ability to maintain detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Support statutory action to improve irregular attendance, including penalty notices and court preparation.
• Contribute to duties around Elective Home Education, Children Missing Education and School Attendance Orders.
• Hold targeted meetings to boost attendance and tackle persistent absence.
• Present at district meetings to share best practice with schools.
• Play an active role in safeguarding and coordinating with Early Help partners.
• Manage duties relating to child entertainment and employment licences.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality assessments and reports.
• Grow expertise in specialist areas of practice.

Skills

Education welfare

Child protection

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in working with children and families

Job description

Staffordshire County Council is seeking an Education Welfare Officer to support children, families and schools across Staffordshire. You will assess needs, coordinate with partners, and act on statutory duties to safeguard and improve attendance.

The role sits in the Attendance & Inclusion Team with multiple district locations. You will contribute to safeguarding decisions, prepare cases, and deliver practical solutions to remove barriers to learning.