Education Welfare Officer

Job description

WPA Education Welfare Services 01689 843322

Education Welfare Officer Location: Croydon

Salary: £28,000 per annum plus benefits

Contract: Permanent, Full time (5 days) - Term Time Only

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (between 8am-4pm)

Closing date: 11th October 2023

Having built our reputation independently since our launch in 2007 WPA Education Welfare Services (part of Outcomes First Group) has grown by recommendation to become one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist attendance support to schools and academies.

The role of the Education Welfare Officer is to support families, pupils, and schools in addressing all attendance matters, and where necessary, enforcing relevant legislation to ensure that children have the opportunity to thrive and achieve the best outcomes.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will:

• Have significant experience of working with schools and/or families
• Have experience of inter-agency working to support children and/or families
• Have working knowledge of child protection / safeguarding of children and young people
• Be able to work independently and with initiative
• Be able to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact
• Have a pragmatic approach
• Have good communication skills
• Be energetic, well-motivated and flexible
• Have a professional manner and plenty of common sense
• Be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Good IT skills including fully conversant with MS packages
• Ability to write reports for schools and referrals.

The post holder must have a full driving license and use of a car. We welcome applications from all interested candidates, who feel that they can add value to this role. If this sounds like the role for you, apply now! 

WPA reserves the right to interview and appoint the right candidate so early applications are encouraged.

Why work for us?

Your wellbeing is very important to us, and we know that being able to choose the benefits that suit you and your family will support your wellbeing. 

Whatever your role and wherever you’re located, you’ll love VISTA, our flexible benefits platform which lets you tailor your benefits package. 

And when your circumstances change…no problem. You can flex, trade and add to your benefits package to suit your circumstances. 

• Critical illness covers and life assurance options
• Company Pension with options to increase your contributions
• Private medical and dental Insurance
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• “Your Wellbeing Matters"- access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Career development opportunities
• Professional support networks and groups

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

University

Location

Croydon

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Home Care

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English