Senior Education Welfare Officer

Essential Employment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A temporary employment agency in the City Of London is seeking a Senior Education Welfare Officer to deliver targeted educational inclusion services. The successful candidate will work with schools and families to promote full-time attendance and address issues of persistent non-attendance. Ideal for candidates with experience in education or welfare environments, this role offers a rate of £24.43 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working in education or welfare environments.
• Knowledge of attendance and inclusion policies.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations and enforce legal measures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a targeted education inclusion service.
• Promote attendance and support families.
• Lead attendance investigations and prepare legal cases.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with parents and children

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Senior Education Welfare Officer needed in Southwark

The rate is £24.43ph PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: OR18540

The successful candidate will deliver a targeted education inclusion service working in partnership with parents, young people, schools, and multi‑agency partners to ensure all children of compulsory school age access education.

They will promote full‑time attendance, positive behaviour, and achievement to prevent exclusion, supporting schools and families with managed moves and multi‑agency plans where appropriate. They will discharge statutory responsibilities on attendance and inclusion, including parental responsibility measures and enforcement action, while providing timely screening and assessment for those at risk of exclusion through a Team Around the Family approach. The candidate will lead attendance investigations, prepare and present cases for education legal planning and court proceedings, contribute to locating children missing education, and provide expert oversight and consultation to practitioners and managers to ensure effective escalation and decision‑making in relation to persistent non‑attendance.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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