Education Welfare Officer
Education Welfare Officer
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Job Description
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Enfield to assist with the appointment of an Education Welfare Officer on a 3month contract likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 20.34 25.15 per hour
Summary:
As part of an integrated Education Welfare Team the Education Welfare Officer (EWO) works collaboratively with schools families and partner agencies to promote regular school attendance and enforce statutory responsibilities. The role includes safeguarding supporting vulnerable pupils legal enforcement and advising on child employment and performance licensing.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze school attendance identifying persistent absenteeism.
- Advise headteachers and school staff on attendance strategies and legislative requirements.
- Investigate poor attendance cases through home visits and liaison with families.
- Maintain knowledge of education legislation including Ofsted standards.
- Support court proceedings: prepare statements compile documentation and attend court.
Requirements:
- Educated to Level 4 or equivalent.
- Fluent spoken and written English for public interaction.
- Full driving license and ability to travel within the borough.
- Experience working in partnership with schools and agencies.
- Strong communication negotiation and conflictresolution skills.
- Competency in interpreting and advising on complex legislation.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
- This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Employment Type
Full Time
