Education Welfare Officer – Missing Children (Lancashire)

Lancashire County Council; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is recruiting for the Children Missing Education team to identify and track children missing education, including those who have moved away from Lancashire or whose families have gone missing. The post holder will engage families to ensure children access education and advocate with agencies to safeguard welfare.

The role involves managing a diverse caseload, influencing professionals across agencies, and is based with a team in Chorley.

Responsibilities

• Identify children missing education and track those who have moved away from Lancashire or are missing with their families.
• Engage families to ensure their children access education.
• Advocate for children and influence professionals across agencies to safeguard education welfare.
• Manage a caseload of families from diverse backgrounds and circumstances.
• Drive to various locations across Lancashire; a driving licence and own vehicle are necessary.

Job description

Lancashire County Council is recruiting for the Children Missing Education team to identify and track children missing education, including those who have moved away from Lancashire or whose families have gone missing. The post holder will engage families to ensure children access education and advocate with agencies to safeguard welfare.

The role involves managing a diverse caseload, influencing professionals across agencies, and is based with a team in Chorley.