Education Welfare Officer

Education Welfare Officer

Job Description

Salary: £32,076 - £33,945

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Friday 13 September

Education and Skills - Building Bright Futures

Here’s your chance to make a tangible difference in children's lives while gaining invaluable experience and professional growth in education welfare!

This is an exciting opportunity for an Education Welfare Officer to support the welfare and attendance of children and young people across West Wiltshire.

As an Education Welfare Officer, you'll collaborate closely with Primary and Secondary schools, parents, and carers, building strong relationships and positively influence attendance outcomes. You'll also engage with Academies who buy into the Education Welfare Service.

Responsibilities include fulfilling Local Authority statutory duties around attendance, such as court papers and representation, and provide individual support to children and young people through casework and assessments.

Candidates must possess direct experience in working with children and families, familiarity with statutory obligations, and adeptness in multi-disciplinary settings. Exceptional interpersonal skills, the capacity to manage complex workloads, generate quality reports and court documents, alongside proficient IT skills and data interpretation abilities, are vital.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

For more details, contact Karen Green, Team Manager, at karen.green@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01225757902.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

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