Education Welfare Officer: Safeguarding Attendance

Staffordshire County Council

Acton Gate

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Staffordshire County Council is recruiting an Education Welfare Officer to support children, families and schools. You will work with the Local Authority to assess needs and pursue statutory actions when other support has been exhausted, with a strong safeguarding focus to keep children safe and engaged in learning.

You will identify attendance barriers, offer practical solutions, attend district meetings, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

Significant experience in education, welfare work, or direct support with children and families.
Confident understanding of education legislation, safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration.
Strong report writing and detailed record keeping.

Responsibilities

Support statutory action to improve irregular attendance, including penalty notices and court prep.
Contribute to duties around Elective Home Education, missing education and School Attendance Orders.
Hold targeted support meetings to boost attendance and tackle persistent absence.
Present at termly district meetings to share best practice with schools.
Play an active safeguarding role, contributing to child protection plans and Early Help.
Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality assessments and reports.
Grow expertise in specialist areas of practice.