School Attendance & Education Welfare Officer

Cheshire West and Chester; Northwich; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking an Education Welfare Service professional to help improve school attendance and ensure statutory duties are met. The role requires working with schools and a wide range of partners to remove barriers to attendance and support families in accessing full-time education.

The post emphasises collaboration, strong communication, and flexible working arrangements within the Education Welfare Service based in Winsford.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with schools.
• Strong people skills.
• Data handling and analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school attendance services to meet statutory duties.
• Collaborate with schools and partners to remove barriers to attendance.
• Support the Education Welfare Service in improving attendance and safeguarding pupils.

Skills

People skills

Data skills

Experience with schools

Job description

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking an Education Welfare Service professional to help improve school attendance and ensure statutory duties are met. The role requires working with schools and a wide range of partners to remove barriers to attendance and support families in accessing full-time education.

The post emphasises collaboration, strong communication, and flexible working arrangements within the Education Welfare Service based in Winsford.