Education Welfare Officer
Outcomes First Group
Bolton
- £19,000 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 2 October 2024
Job overview
Education Welfare Services
01689 843322
Education Welfare Officer
Location: Southwark, London and surrounding area (close to Borough Station)
Part Time: 3 days, 22.5hrs per week, Term Time only - School Based
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Start Date: January 2025 up to one year
Salary: £19,000
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual looking to influence a positive change. WPA Education
Welfare Services are seeking to recruit an Education Welfare Officer to provide support in our schools in Southwark.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide welfare support to families and schools where there are issues
affecting school attendance. Education Welfare Officers regularly liaise with schools, parents and other agencies to
provide support as necessary. Therefore, candidates must have strong inter-personal skills and the ability to problem
solve.
Candidates are expected to complete reports for schools and therefore the role requires a high standard of
communication both verbally and in written form.
The role may involve carrying out home visits so candidates must have a valid driving licence and have access to a
vehicle. The successful candidate must also be able to adapt to working in different environments and be able to
work under pressure and to deadlines.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to liaise with Headteachers and other Senior Staff.
Mediation Skills.
Ability to use IT including Word and Excel.
APTITUDE
Have a proven track record for delivering a service that enables pupils to receive their entitlement to education.
Support families, pupils in addressing all attendance matters and where necessary, enforcing relevant legislation to
ensure that pupils have the opportunity to improve outcomes.
Be an experienced professional with the ability to reduce absence and increase attendance and achievement.
Have the acquired skills to ascertain information relating to safeguarding and a child’s welfare and to contribute to
risk assessment and the decision-making process.
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Discounted shopping
• Access to Benefit Hub
The post holder must have a full driving license and use of a car.
We welcome applications from all interested candidates, who feel that they can add value to this role. Candidates
wishing to apply for this role are requested to follow the link https://www.school-attendance.org.uk/726/jobapplication-pack or download the application pack.
*WPA reserves the right to interview and appoint the right candidate so early applications are encouraged.
Reference ID: Southwark/Sep24
Closing date: 4th October 2024
About Outcomes First Group
- Outcomes First Group
- Atria, Spa Road, Bolton
- BL1 4AG
- United Kingdom
Everything we do at Outcomes First Group is built around care, compassion, quality and impact. We work very hard to make a crucial difference in the lives of pupils. We take an individualised approach – understanding that no two people, or their challenges, are ever the same. That goes for both the young people we support, and the teammates we work with.
We believe in treating others and ourselves with respect and consideration. Outcomes First Group is an inclusive place to work, in which we want each of our colleagues to feel valued and heard – this is summarised in Our Vision, Mission and Promise.
Our Vision: Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world
Our Mission: We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.
Our Promise
We listen. We never assume.
We work together. To make the remarkable happen.
We are accountable. To each other and for one another.
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