Salary:£34,434 - £36,363
Hours per week:37 hours
Interview date:Thursday 02 April 2026
Education and Skills - Building Bright Futures
Here’syour chance tomake a tangible difference in children's lives while gaining invaluable experience and professional growth in education welfare!
This is anexciting opportunityfor anEducation Welfare Officer to support the welfare and attendance of children and young people across[South, North, East]Wiltshire.
As an Education Welfare Officer,you'llcollaborate closely with Primary and Secondary schools, parents, and carers,buildingstrong relationships andpositively influence attendance outcomes.You'llalso engage with Academieswhobuy into theEducation Welfare Service.
Responsibilities include fulfilling Local Authoritystatutorydutiesaround attendance,such ascourt papersandrepresentation, and provideindividual support to children and young people through casework and assessments.
Candidates mustpossessdirect experience in the Education Welfare Officer role, familiarity with statutory obligations, and adeptness in multi-disciplinary settings. Exceptional interpersonal skills, the capacity to manage complex workloads, generate quality reports and court documents, alongside proficient ITskillsand data interpretation abilities, are vital.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
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For more details, contact Karen Green, Team Manager via email here
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We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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