Overview
Education Welfare Officer — Location: Lewisham and London N4. Full Time: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days, Term Time only and hybrid. Actual Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual looking to influence a positive change. WPA Education Welfare Services are expanding therefore seeking to recruit Education Welfare Officers to work in Lewisham and London and surrounding areas.
Responsibilities
* Provide welfare support to families and schools where there are issues affecting school attendance.
* Regularly liaise with schools, parents and other agencies to provide support as necessary.
* Complete reports for schools and maintain a high standard of communication both verbally and in written form.
* May involve carrying out home visits; driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
* 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 and 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
* Life Assurance
* Discounted shopping
* Access to Benefit Hub
The post holder must have a full driving license and use of a car.
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