Job Title
Education Welfare Officer
Reports To
The designated line manager
Overview
To fulfil the Education Authority’s (EA) duties in supporting families and schools to ensure that all children of compulsory school age can engage regularly with education and promote a culture of positive school attendance. This role focuses on prevention and early intervention regarding attendance issues, improving educational outcomes for children and young people.
Responsibilities
* Implement Department of Education policy and circulars related to school attendance in partnership with schools.
* Promote trauma‑informed interventions and support positive school attendance for children, young people, families, and educational settings.
* Develop and deliver evidence‑based training programmes for school staff and educational agencies.
* Deliver informative and preventative programmes to parents and carers.
* Provide advice and guidance to school leaders on positive attendance culture and policy.
* Conduct initial assessments and design action plans for children requiring support.
* Collaborate with other education, health, social care, voluntary and community agencies to provide a network of support.
* Participate in multi‑disciplinary meetings and team around the child/school frameworks.
* Maintain accurate record‑keeping and contribute to data and evidence gathering for service improvement.
* Support legal processes where necessary, including case preparation for court hearings.
* Uphold child protection policies and ensure compliance with child safeguarding legislation.
Qualifications
* Hold a professional social work qualification.
* Be registered or provide evidence of application to register with NISCC.
* Knowledge of childcare, child protection, and education legislation.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate and maintain working relationships at all levels.
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
* Ability to assess family dynamics and solve problems using initiative and judgement.
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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