Educational Welfare Officer

Education Welfare Officer (EWO) To start in East London ASAP

• Location: Based within East London school with community and home visits as required


• Salary: £17 - £19 per hour


• Job Type: Full-time, term-time plus additional weeks as required (flexible arrangements may be considered)

Join our dedicated team as an Education Welfare Officer (EWO), where you will play a crucial role in promoting excellent pupil attendance, reducing persistent absence, and supporting families to overcome barriers to education. This position involves close collaboration with pupils, parents/carers, school staff, and external agencies to ensure all children receive their entitlement to education and achieve positive educational outcomes.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Attendance Management: • Monitor, analyse, and report on pupil attendance and punctuality.


• Identify patterns of absence and implement appropriate intervention strategies.


• Manage cases of persistent and severe absenteeism.


• Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.


• Produce attendance reports for school leaders, governors, and external agencies.


• Family Support: • Build positive relationships with pupils and families to encourage improved attendance.


• Conduct home visits to investigate non-attendance and provide support.


• Develop attendance action plans and support programmes for identified pupils.


• Safeguarding and Child Protection: • Manage attendance concerns in line with safeguarding procedures.


• Escalate concerns regarding pupil welfare promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.


• Multi-Agency Working: • Liaise with local authorities, social workers, health services, and other external agencies.


• Coordinate support for vulnerable pupils and families.


• Legal and Statutory Duties: • Support the school's attendance enforcement process in accordance with current legislation.


• Prepare evidence and documentation for legal intervention where required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualifications: • Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.


• Relevant qualification in Education Welfare, Safeguarding, Social Care, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• Experience: • Experience working with children, young people, and families.


• Experience managing attendance or welfare cases.


• Experience of multi-agency partnership working.


• Knowledge: • Understanding of attendance legislation and guidance.


• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.


• Skills: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong investigative and problem-solving abilities.


• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and school management systems

THE SUCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE WHOLE SCHOOL RECRUITMENT WHICH INCLUDES AN ENHANCED DBS (ON THE UPDATE SEVICE)

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