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Do you have a passion for working within Education? 

Do you have experience working with Schools and families?

If you’re someone who has experience working with families and/or within a school setting, enjoys building positive relationships, and is passionate about making a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We're looking for someone who can confidently engage with young people, families, school leaders and multi-agency partners, building trust and working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes. You'll be comfortable delivering training, leading workshops and chairing meetings, while remaining focused on improving school attendance and ensuring every child and young person receives their educational entitlement and the opportunity to succeed.

What’s the role all about?

North East Lincolnshire’s Education Welfare Service is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed Education Welfare Officer to work with schools and families to improve school attendance and support positive educational outcomes for children and young people.

The successful candidate will undertake the statutory and legal functions of the Local Authority in relation to school attendance and Children Missing from Education, working to support educational settings and improve outcomes for all children and young people. Particular focus will be placed on severe and persistent absence, vulnerable groups including Children in Care, children with a Social Worker, children with SEND, and electively home educated pupils, while promoting inclusive practice and school attendance regulations.

What will your day look like?

You'll work closely with schools across North East Lincolnshire to improve attendance and engagement, supporting children, young people and their families to identify and overcome barriers to learning. Working collaboratively with a range of multi-agency partners, you'll help drive positive outcomes for some of the borough's most vulnerable children and young people. You'll attend and chair attendance-related meetings with families and education professionals, deliver training and workshops to schools and partners, and provide targeted support for vulnerable groups, including Children in Care, children with a Social Worker and those with SEND. Alongside this, you'll undertake statutory attendance duties, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance while promoting inclusive practice and helping every child access their educational entitlement.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional who has worked with families and/or within a school setting, and who is passionate about improving attendance and educational outcomes for children and young people. You'll be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build positive and productive relationships with schools, families, young people and partner agencies. Confident in leading discussions, chairing meetings and delivering training, you'll bring a collaborative, proactive and solution-focused approach to your work. Most importantly, you'll be committed to making a difference, using your initiative and innovative thinking to help overcome barriers to learning and support children and young people to reach their full potential.

Why join us?

By joining North East Lincolnshire’s Education Welfare Service, you'll play a key role in ensuring children and young people receive their educational entitlement and have the opportunity to thrive. You'll work as part of a dedicated team, collaborating with schools, families and partners to remove barriers to learning, improve attendance and create better outcomes for some of the borough's most vulnerable children and young people.

Key Dates

Advert closing date: 12^th July

Company: North East Lincolnshire Council

Salary: £34,434

Location: North East Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire

Sector: Education

Sector: Life Long Learning

Sector: Skills and Learning

Job Role: Officer