Education Welfare Officer — Flexible/Remote Support

Wmjobs; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Education Welfare Officer role within City of Wolverhampton Council's Attendance Service, offering flexible working from home with field-based work in schools and council locations. 20 hours per week, pro rata salary £31,015–£34,811 depending on grade, permanent part-time position.

The post involves working with schools and families to improve education engagement for young people, ensuring attendance duties are carried out effectively and meeting statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Be self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative.
• Experience and knowledge of legal processes and relevant legislation relating to school attendance, children missing education and children not in full-time education.
• Be able to demonstrate their understanding and application of guidance regarding school attendance, children missing education and children not in full-time education.
• Have the ability to develop excellent working relationships with Schools, families and partner agencies
• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Have demonstrable ability to provide support and challenge where needed.

Responsibilities

• Support our traded attendance offer to schools and ensure duties around attendance are carried out effectively.
• Collaborate with families, schools and partner agencies to promote suitable education for all young people.
• Work within statutory frameworks to deliver attendance services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools and local partners.
• Promote engagement and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Skills

Self-motivation

Initiative

Legal knowledge

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

Education Welfare Officer role within City of Wolverhampton Council's Attendance Service, offering flexible working from home with field-based work in schools and council locations. 20 hours per week, pro rata salary £31,015–£34,811 depending on grade, permanent part-time position.

The post involves working with schools and families to improve education engagement for young people, ensuring attendance duties are carried out effectively and meeting statutory requirements.