Education Welfare Officer (Part-Time / 18.5 hours a week)

at  Staffordshire County Council

Job Introduction
In Staffordshire we want our children to have the best opportunities to be successful in education, through being supported by people who have high aspirations for them at all stages of their education.
As a team we work closely with our partners to ensure that they understand and support us in our role to address the barriers to education and promote a positive culture towards attendance and attainment.
Our services are guided by statutory and non-statutory guidance to promote the attainment and progress of our children.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Newcastle District Team. You’ll also work with our team of Education Welfare Officers across Staffordshire.
Main Responsibilities

You will:

• be required to work in close collaboration with central and district colleagues to manage referrals,
• provide advice and share best practice between schools and trusts within the area,
• deliver targeted support meetings,
• organise district meetings,
• support children to access education,
• work with internal and external partner agencies,
• as well as address the complex issues of school attendance, child employment and entertainment.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll have:

• experience of managing attendance in a local authority, school or alternative provision setting thorough understanding of the Education Act, Working Together to improve school attendance (2024 statutory guidance) , Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023 statutory guidance)
• a good understanding of the complex factors which may influence issuing penalty notices, investigating and prosecuting for irregular school attendance, supporting children missing education, carrying out child entertainment and employment checks.
• excellent written and communication skills,
• the ability to work effectively in a busy team and be passionate about working with schools to improve attendance.
• You must be resilient, able to manage your time effectively and work well under pressure.

For more information about the role please contact: Alison Duggan, Deputy Head of Attendance and Inclusion alison.duggan@staffordshire.gov.uk

Please refer the Job description for details