Hours Per Week: 24.5hours
Base Location: Hyde Town Hall
Assessment Date: 6 th & 7 th October 2025
The Role
The Education Welfare Service requires an enthusiastic individual to join a small, hard working team. The successful applicant will work closely with key staff in a number of schools to identify and resolve attendance issues. They will have direct contact with families who are experiencing difficulties and will also be required to work alongside colleagues in partner agencies, particularly schools, in order to provide a multi-agency approach to supporting families.
The role will include maintaining records of contact, using an electronic database, and preparing paperwork to be used in the Magistrates’ Court.
About You
A person who is able to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality is essential to this role and will also have the ability to manage their own workload, meet deadlines and have excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
About Us
Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services
“I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues.
“I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here.
“We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change.
“We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS’ of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.
“I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I’d love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside.”
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
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We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please click here for more information on our guaranteed assessment scheme.
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Maxine Carroll on 0161 342 2112 or [emailprotected]
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