Calderdale Council Hiring for Education Welfare Officer Job at Halifax, England Full Time

Post Ref: CC169

Please note: Priority applicants will be seen in the first instance.

It is important the children in Calderdale receive an education that will help them to achieve. To support this ambition Calderdale are looking to a recruit an Education Welfare Officer to working within a multi-disciplinary framework. The post holder will provide a service which fulfil the council’s statutory duties as required. The post holder will have a caseload of Electively Home Educated children to monitor and ensure that suitable education is taking place. This will comprise 50% of their allocated caseload.

The role involves assisting in the development of a partnership between home and school to encourage active participation and involvement by parents and carers in educational issues as well as contributing to narrowing the gap by providing advice and guidance to School Staff in relation to the management of pupil attendance and access issues.

Applications will be considered from those who hold a relevant degree and can demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of education policy and the legislative framework and the ability to communicate such policy to clients, schools and other professionals.

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: Monday, 25th July 2022

Interview Date: Tuesday, 30th August 2022

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, including Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.