Education Welfare Officer

Role Overview & Responsibilities

WPA Education Welfare Services

Education Welfare Officer

Location: North London and surrounding areas

Full time 5 days a week, Term Time only - School Based

Actual salary £30,000 per annum

Plus benefits: Pension scheme, Bonus Scheme, Access to Benefit Hub

WPA are leading Education Welfare Provider in the South East are looking for an ambitious, proactive and customer focused person who wants to work in partnership with schools and families, ensuring that children are able to access education and achieve their potential.

You will be able to communicate effectively at all levels to resolve issues affecting children's access to education, therefore, being purposeful in identifying and resolving problems and providing challenge where necessary. You will be confident about pursuing legal sanctions and acting as a witness in the event of proceedings.

Previous experience of working with children, young people and their families is required, preferably, but not exclusively, within an educational setting. You will need to be enthusiastic, committed to the values of education and be able to organise your work efficiently and effectively. We will provide full supervision and on-role training will be provided.

WPA is committed to safeguarding children and successful applicants will be required to apply for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Driving licence and a use of a car is essential.

We receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: North London/May&June23