Education Welfare Officers work in partnership with schools, the Local Authority and other agencies to provide an effective and quality service to young people and their families. This includes the identification and assessment of their needs when there is concern about material or social deprivation, school attendance, underachievement and behaviour.
* Commitment to supporting learners and their families
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Effective communication skills
* Ability to think creatively
* Have a knowledge and understanding of attendance guidance and pastoral support programmes
What you will do:
* Ensure an enthusiastic approach to supporting learners and their families
* Respond effectively to changing needs
* Understand and support every child's entitlement to education
* Use effective communication skills to build relationships with families and schools
* Liaise with a wide range of partners and outside agencies
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. Disability Confident. About Disability Confident. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
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