education Halifax, England
Job description
Post Ref: CC713
Please note: Internal applicants may be prioritised.
The Education Welfare Service carries out Calderdale’s statutory duties in respect of ensuring that children attend school regularly and achieve their academic potential. The Education Welfare Service has a legal responsibility to monitor school attendance and consider court action against parents whose children do not attend school regularly.
The service undertakes a range of enforcement measures to support this aim. The service also has responsibility for ensuring that children who are educated at home receive a suitable education, that all children who enter and leave Calderdale have a suitable education provision and licences child performances and issues Work Permits for school age children in part-time work.
We have an opportunity for an Education Welfare Officer to join our existing team at an exciting time as we adjust to deliver the new requirements of the Working Together to Improve School Attendance legislation.
Within this role the successful applicant will support the service in delivering its core statutory responsibilities and provide attendance support and guidance to an allocated number of schools within a locality area. In addition, they will be expected to provide advice and guidance on education related matters to a range of professional and agencies.
The successful candidate will ideally be educated to degree standard with regards to possessing a teaching or social work conversation or have significant experience of working with children and families in an education related setting. They will be able to exercise authority and be able to present information to a range of professionals.
You will have experience of working with children, families and schools within an education welfare environment or related field. A committed team worker, you will carry a caseload and work on your own initiative. Time management skills are essential given the variety of settings within this challenging yet rewarding role.
The role will require you to work with a range of professionals and agencies both within the authority and outside to promote the welfare of all children to enable them to develop their potential and enable them to make the best of the opportunities available to them, and in particular those identified as particularly vulnerable.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Closing Date: 30th July 2023
Interview Date: W/C 7th August 2023
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
