Education Welfare Officer - Devon, United Kingdom - Peninsula Education

Description

Due to company expansion we are seeking to recruit Education Welfare Officers to work in North Devon and to cover two schools in the Exeter area.

The current post being advertised is a 0.6 term time only contract (3 days a week). However, there may be capacity to increase the number of days worked in the future. Hours will be calculated on an annualised basis and contracts are term time only (38 weeks). Pay shown is based on these hours and is negotiable based on previous experience - having the correct staff matters to us

Duties may involve advising parents/carers and children/young people on attendance matters as required and encouraging good home/school relationships which may involve counselling, building self-esteem and mediation.

1) Safeguarding processes and be able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multi-agency team.

2) Education Legislation and how this impacts on school attendance; pupil registration and school exclusions.


SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to liaise with Headteachers and other Senior Staff

Mediation Skills

Ability to use IT including Word and Excel.


APTITUDE
Ability to work to deadlines whilst under pressure

Ability to work with a variety of people under a variety of circumstances.

Ability to work flexibly

Ability to lone work


Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 22.5 per week


Salary:
£13,000.00-£16,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Education, Youth Work or

Social Care: 3 years (required)


Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 25/08/2023


Reference ID:
EWO -IL01

Expected start date: 01/10/2023