Education Welfare Officer
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,434 to £36,363 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Chippenham, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6713 |
Summary
Salary: £34,434 - £36,363
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Thursday 02 April 2026
Education and Skills - Building Bright Futures
Here’s your chance to make a tangible difference in children's lives while gaining invaluable experience and professional growth in education welfare!
This is an exciting opportunity for an Education Welfare Officer to support the welfare and attendance of children and young people across [South, North] Wiltshire.
As an Education Welfare Officer, you'll collaborate closely with Primary and Secondary schools, parents, and carers, building strong relationships and positively influence attendance outcomes. You'll also engage with Academies who buy into the Education Welfare Service.
Responsibilities include fulfilling Local Authority statutory duties around attendance, such as court papers and representation, and provide individual support to children and young people through casework and assessments.
Candidates must possess direct experience in the Education Welfare Officer role, familiarity with statutory obligations, and adeptness in multi-disciplinary settings. Exceptional interpersonal skills, the capacity to manage complex workloads, generate quality reports and court documents, alongside proficient IT skills and data interpretation abilities, are vital.
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Thursday 02 April 2026
Education and Skills - Building Bright Futures
Here’s your chance to make a tangible difference in children's lives while gaining invaluable experience and professional growth in education welfare!
This is an exciting opportunity for an Education Welfare Officer to support the welfare and attendance of children and young people across [South, North] Wiltshire.
As an Education Welfare Officer, you'll collaborate closely with Primary and Secondary schools, parents, and carers, building strong relationships and positively influence attendance outcomes. You'll also engage with Academies who buy into the Education Welfare Service.
Responsibilities include fulfilling Local Authority statutory duties around attendance, such as court papers and representation, and provide individual support to children and young people through casework and assessments.
Candidates must possess direct experience in the Education Welfare Officer role, familiarity with statutory obligations, and adeptness in multi-disciplinary settings. Exceptional interpersonal skills, the capacity to manage complex workloads, generate quality reports and court documents, alongside proficient IT skills and data interpretation abilities, are vital.
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