Education Welfare Officer
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,024 to £32,061 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ystradgynlais, Swansea |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Powys County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
About the role:
Education Welfare Officers work in partnership with schools, the Local Authority and other agencies to provide an effective and quality service to young people and their families. This includes the identification and assessment of their needs when there is concern about material or social deprivation, school attendance, underachievement and behaviour.
About you:
* Commitment to supporting learners and their families
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Effective communication skills
* Ability to think creatively
* Have a knowledge and understanding of attendance guidance and pastoral support programmes
What you will do:
* Ensure an enthusiastic approach to supporting learners and their families
* Respond effectively to changing needs
* Understand and support every child’s entitlement to education
* Use effective communication skills to build relationships with families and schools
* Liaise with a wide range of partners and outside agencies
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
Education Welfare Officers work in partnership with schools, the Local Authority and other agencies to provide an effective and quality service to young people and their families. This includes the identification and assessment of their needs when there is concern about material or social deprivation, school attendance, underachievement and behaviour.
About you:
* Commitment to supporting learners and their families
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Effective communication skills
* Ability to think creatively
* Have a knowledge and understanding of attendance guidance and pastoral support programmes
What you will do:
* Ensure an enthusiastic approach to supporting learners and their families
* Respond effectively to changing needs
* Understand and support every child’s entitlement to education
* Use effective communication skills to build relationships with families and schools
* Liaise with a wide range of partners and outside agencies
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
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