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)