Education Welfare Officer

Halton Education Welfare Service require an enthusiastic and self-motivated Education Welfare Officer to work as part of a team to help improve school attendance.

You will work closely with schools, parents and other professionals, implementing a variety of strategies aimed at improving school attendance. You will have experience of working with children, young people, and their families, as well as experience of working with schools and settings to resolve issues preventing regular school attendance.

The ability to engage, motivate and bring about change is essential, as is the ability to listen to the young person’s voice. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, and will demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity and an inclusive school environment.

You will be part of a supportive team based within the Education Welfare Service based at Rutland house, Runcorn. 

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Debbie Houghton on 0151 511 8231

Interviews will be held on dates 08 May 2024 TBC

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk