Education Welfare Officer

5 days ago

Port Talbot, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Full time

Education Welfare Officer

Job description

Temporary to 31/3/2025. Full time 37 hours per week/ 40 weeks per year term time only

We are currently looking for an Education Welfare Officer to join our team, to assist our drive to increase school attendance.

Attendance at school is a legal requirement, regular attendance at school has many essential benefits, which help enable a young person to achieve their potential. Working as part of a wider team of Education Welfare Officers and Attendance Support Officers, you will provide support, advice and guidance to schools, governors, other professionals, pupils and parent/carers to ensure the regular attendance of all pupils, within your allocation is achieved. You will work to identify the barriers to engagement and provide early intervention support, making referrals to other agencies where applicable and enable effective partnership working. 

As an officer of the Local Authority your role is to assist schools to improve pupil attendance, reducing general absenteeism and persistent absences in the schools allocated to you. On occasions where improvement is not successful and there are no acceptable reasons for the level of absence, enforcement through fixed penalty notices or Court action may be necessary.

To be successful in this role you must have experience of working in a busy, challenging environment and vast experience of partnership working and able to demonstrate positive support to children, young people and their families gaining improved outcomes.

Although you will be employed by the Local Authority, Education Welfare Officers are currently based within individual schools. Experience of working with schools and improving the outcomes of children is essential, along with a solid understand of the use of management information systems such as SIMS/EMS/Capita One or other similar systems. 

You must have a full driving licence and the ability to travel expensively around the County Borough. Occasionally you will be required to travel to meetings outside of the immediate area. Alternatively should you not possess a driving licence or vehicle; you should have the ability to travel for business purposes without unreasonable disruption to the requirements of the post.

You will have experience in/of;

To be successful in this role you must have experience of partnership working and be able to demonstrate positive support to children, young people and their families removing barriers to engagement and gaining improved outcomes.

Experience of working with schools and improving the outcomes of children is essential; along with a solid understand of the use of management information systems such as SIMS/EMS/Capita One or other similar systems. 

You will need to have;

Minimum education:4 GCSE’s in 4 subjects areas grade C or above, one of which must be either English or Welsh, plus Mathematics, or a qualification of a comparable level.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

 For an informal discussion,

  • Education Welfare Officer in Neath Port Talbot

    2 days ago

    Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot Council Full time

    Temporary to 31/3/2025. Full time 37 hours per week/ 40 weeks per year term time only We are currently looking for an Education Welfare Officer to join our team, to assist our drive to increase school attendance. Attendance at school is a legal requirement, regular attendance at school has many essential benefits, which help...

  • Educational Welfare Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom Tradewind Recruitment Full time

    Tradewind Recruitment are looking for an Educational Welfare Officer to join a local Secondary School in Ellesmere Port. The role is to start as soon as possible and is ongoing due to a long term absence in the school, this role role is full time, which requires working Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm. The daily rate for this role would be anywhere...

  • Deputy Education Safeguarding Officer

    4 days ago

    Port Talbot, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Full time

    Deputy Education Safeguarding Officer Job descriptionInternal applicants onlyPermanent full time 37.00 hours per week.We are currently looking for a Deputy Safeguarding officer to join our team.The successful candidate will be responsible for – We are looking to appoint someone to this new role who will support the work of the directorate and specifically...

  • Attendance Support Officer

    5 days ago

    Port Talbot, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Full time

    Attendance Support Officer Job descriptionFixed term Grant Funded to 31/03/2025.Full time 37 hours per week/40 weeks per year term time only.We are currently looking for an Attendance Support Officer to join our team, to assist our drive to increase attendance at school.Attendance at school is a legal requirement; regular attendance at school has many...

  • Pastoral Support Officer

    1 month ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Equal Education Partners Full time

    Equal Education Partners are looking for 3 people to help as Engagement / Pastoral Support Officers to work in a School in the Neath/Port Talbot area starting ASAP until the end of Summer the Term. The purpose of the Pastoral Support Officer is to work as a member of the school's pastoral support team, working alongside teaching staff, parents, and...

  • Pastoral Support Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Equal Education Partners Full time

    Equal Education Partners are looking for 3 people to help as Engagement / Pastoral Support Officers to work in a School in the Neath/Port Talbot area starting ASAP until the end of Summer the Term. The purpose of the Pastoral Support Officer is to work as a member of the school's pastoral support team, working alongside teaching staff, parents, and...

  • Pastoral Support Officer

    1 month ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Equal Education Partners Full time

    Equal Education Partners are looking for 3 people to help as Engagement / Pastoral Support Officers to work in a School in the Neath/Port Talbot area starting ASAP until the end of Summer the Term. Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements. The purpose of the Pastoral...

  • Senior Pastoral Support Officer

    1 month ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Equal Education Partners Full time

    Equal Education Partners are looking for 3 people to help as Engagement / Pastoral Support Officers to work in a School in the Neath/Port Talbot area starting ASAP until the end of Summer the Term. The purpose of the Pastoral Support Officer is to work as a member of the school’s pastoral support team, working alongside teaching staff, parents, and...

  • Senior Pastoral Support Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Equal Education Partners Full time

    Equal Education Partners are looking for 3 people to help as Engagement / Pastoral Support Officers to work in a School in the Neath/Port Talbot area starting ASAP until the end of Summer the Term. The purpose of the Pastoral Support Officer is to work as a member of the school’s pastoral support team, working alongside teaching staff, parents, and...

  • Senior Pastoral Support Officer

    1 month ago

    Neath, Neath Port Talbot, United Kingdom Equal Education Partners Full time

    Equal Education Partners are looking for 3 people to help as Engagement / Pastoral Support Officers to work in a School in the Neath/Port Talbot area starting ASAP until the end of Summer the Term. Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements. The purpose of the Pastoral...

  • Residential Recovery and Intervention Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Port Talbot, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Full time

    Residential Recovery and Intervention Officer Job descriptionJob Title: Residential Recovery & Intervention OfficerHours: Full Time 37 hours per week (Shift work, weekend duties and sleeping in duties on a rota basis) PLUS SLEEP INS AND THE WEEKEND ENHANCEMENTS AS PER ROTA, YOU WILL HAVE THE OTE FOR AN EXTRA £2500 PLUS AN EXTRA OPPORTUNITY OF OVERTIME PAID...

  • Security Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Port Talbot, United Kingdom MAN Commercial Protection Full time

    **MAN Commercial Protection** are looking for a permanent Security Officer to help cover a busy Distribution site in Port Talbot. Shifts pattern will consist of 3 days, 3 nights and 3 off with the opportunity for overtime. Shift timings will be: 06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00. **_ MAN Commercial Protection Ltd are an award-winning security company based in...

  • Office Administrator

    4 weeks ago

    Port Talbot, United Kingdom Baglan Builders Ltd Full time

    Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Office Administrator to join our team in providing administrative support and ensuring efficient office operations. **Responsibilities**: - Experience in using Quickbooks is essential for this role - Knowledge of the Construction industry Scheme - Computerise and maintain office records and documents - Perform...

  • Administration Officer

    1 week ago

    Port Talbot, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Full time

    We are currently looking to recruit an Administration Officer to join our service. The main duties of the post; - To effectively manage the administration systems/support for the Youth Service, incorporating an understanding of the scope of the service and to help progress the service appropriately. - First point of contact and offer a professional,...

  • Transition and Partnership Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Port Talbot, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Full time

    **Job details**: Job reference - REQ02619 Date posted - 19/02/2024 Application closing date - 06/03/2024 Location - Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary - £34,834 - £38,223 Per Annum Package - Working Style: Mobile Hybrid Worker Contractual hours - 37 Basis - Full time Job category/type - Education and Schools **Transition and Partnership...

  • Early Intervention Children's Support Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Port Talbot, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Full time

    **Job details**: Job reference - REQ02749 Date posted - 22/03/2024 Application closing date - 15/04/2024 Location - Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary - £31,364 - £34,834 Pro Rata Package - Workstyle : You will be a community based worker Contractual hours - 25 Basis - Part time Job category/type - Blank **Early Intervention Children's Support...

  • Study Support Officer

    1 week ago

    Port Talbot, United Kingdom NPTC Group of Colleges Full time

    Are you passionate about supporting others? We are looking for a Study Support Officer to join our student support family. This role would be suited to someone with a friendly personality and someone who is eager to create a supportive environment for our students. NPTC Group of Colleges (initially based at Afan College to provide support to all the South...

  • Chauffeur/Office Technician

    1 month ago

    Port Talbot, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Full time

    Chauffeur/Office Technician Job descriptionContract Type: CasualHours: Zero Hours ContractLocation of post: Port Talbot Civic Centre Workstyle : As and when required - Fixed WorkplaceWe are currently looking for a casual chauffeur/office technician to join our team in the Mayoral Office.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing chauffeur...

  • Appointeeship Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Port Talbot, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Full time

    **Job details**: Job reference - REQ02321 Date posted - 17/04/2024 Application closing date - 01/05/2024 Location - Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary - £23,500 - £25,119 Per Annum Package - Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic...

  • Early Intervention Children's Support Officer

    1 week ago

    Port Talbot, United Kingdom Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Full time

    **Contract Type**: Fixed Term post until 31st March 2025 due to funding **Hours**: Part Time - 25 hours per week **Location of post**: Base is Port Talbot Civic Centre (hybrid working) **Workstyle **:You will be a community based worker We are currently looking for two confident and motivated individuals to join the Think Family Partnership in the new...