Education Welfare Officer

Salary: Grade 7 Point 15 to Point 19 £29,093 to £31,067 per annum £15.07 to £16.10 per hour

Education Welfare Officer
Job description
Welsh Language Skills are essential for this position

About the role:
Education Welfare Officers work in partnership with schools, the Local Authority and other agencies to provide an effective and quality service to young people and their families. This includes the identification and assessment of their needs when there is concern about material or social deprivation, school attendance, underachievement and behaviour.

About you:
• Commitment to supporting learners and their families
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to think creatively
• Have a knowledge and understanding of attendance guidance and pastoral
support programmes
What you will do:
• Ensure an enthusiastic approach to supporting learners and their families
• Respond effectively to changing needs
• Understand and support every child's entitlement to education
• Use effective communication skills to build relationships with families and
schools
• Liaise with a wide range of partners and outside agencies
If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
recruitment@powys.gov.uk

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check