Overview
Salary: GBP 30,449.00 - 32,155.00 per year
The Education Welfare Service are eager to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join the team to support individuals to overcome school absenteeism and to reach their full potential. The work targets individuals identified as having low school attendance and most at risk of disengagement with their education. The post holder will receive a caseload and will work within Anglesey Schools. This is a temporary post in the first instance until 31/07/26.
For further information contact Tammi Jones, Senior Education Welfare Officer, ALN&I Service on (01286) 679007/07971528099. Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package. Information Pack available for more details. The Council operates bilingually; applicants are encouraged to submit in Welsh or bilingually. Interview date to be confirmed. Application forms and details are available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH. Tel: 01286 679076. E-Mail: Swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru. CLOSING DATE: 14/10/2025. The Council will request a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate. If shortlisted, you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form.
Person Specification
Personal attributes Essential
* The ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form
* Energetic person with a flexible nature with high expectations
* Interpersonal skills of the highest degree
* The ability to relate well with children and young people and protect their individual rights
* A desire to develop professionally
* Able to prioritise work as required, show initiative and meet specific deadlines
* The ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
* The ability to work and mix well with people, in a confident, measured and polite manner
* Flexible attitude and able to work on their own
Desirable
Qualifications and relevant training Essential
* Degree or equivalent qualification
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Good language skills and presenting information and communication skills
Desirable
Relevant experience Essential
* Experience of working in the education field
* Creating reports and analysing information
* Working in partnership and with other agencies
* Ensuring appropriate behaviour
* Collaborating as a team member
Desirable
* Experience of working with vulnerable groups of children and young people
Skills and specialist knowledge Essential
* Knowledge and understanding of the main issues in the field / Safeguarding
* Children procedures
* Knowledge and understanding of Welsh Government priorities
* Energetic person with the ability to execute effective strategies for improvement
* Awareness of the Gwynedd and Anglesey ALN&I Strategy
* Understanding of the ALN&I legislation and the Code of Practice
* Understanding of Person-centred Methods
* Understanding of Individual Development Plans
Desirable
* The ability to contribute to the success and improvement of Vulnerable Groups
Language requirements
* Listening and Speaking - Higher: Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and present information and opinions; able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond in Welsh or English.
* Reading and Understanding - Higher: Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; gather information from various sources in Welsh and English.
* Writing - Higher: Present written information confidently in Welsh and English; respond to written requests.
Job Description
Purpose of the Post
* To ensure that the children and young people of Gwynedd and Anglesey are central to everything we do.
* To contribute towards the agenda of improving the attendance of pupils at Gwynedd and Anglesey schools.
* To implement legal processes in relation to: Fixed Penalty Notices (Education); Preparing cases for prosecution in the courts; Education Supervision Orders; School Attendance Orders.
* To assist with the process associated with child employment matters.
Main Duties
* ATTENDANCE: Collaborate with schools to monitor attendance, implement strategies to reduce absences, prepare and submit cases to the Court when parents are prosecuted, ensure FPN procedures are followed, administer Education Supervision Orders, prepare termly attendance reports in collaboration with schools.
* CHILD PROTECTION: Act in line with All Wales Child Protection Guidelines; represent the Education Authority in inter-agency and strategy meetings; provide guidance to schools; conduct level 1 and 2 training in schools.
* ASSESSMENT PROCESSES OF THE EDUCATION ACT 1996 (SEN): Provide evidence for schools and the Education Authority.
* ELECTIVE HOME EDUCATION: Inform Head of Schools Service about home education requests; visit homes as required.
* GENERAL WELFARE MATTERS: Advise schools, parents and pupils; produce resources; contribute to welfare promotion activities.
* CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER AGENCIES: Establish links with Social Services, Health, Police, and respond to information requests.
Special Circumstances
* e.g. the need to work unsociable hours, special working arrangements
This job description describes the main purpose and elements of the job. It illustrates the nature and main duties as they currently exist and is not intended to be a comprehensive illustration or part of the employment agreement.
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