Derbyshire County Council Hiring for Education Welfare Officer Job at United Kingdom Full Time

An opportunity has arisen for an Education Welfare Officer, who will support the Senior Education Welfare Officer working across our Multi Academy Trust to ensure all children and young people access school regularly, whilst also contributing to all aspects of safeguarding, including child protection.

The successful candidate will liaise with national and local bodies to ensure ACET meets all regulatory and statutory obligations whilst proactively monitoring national and local initiatives to advise the trust on current and future developments.

The successful candidate will:

• Have significant experience of working with children and/or families
• Have experience of inter-agency working to support children and/or families
• Have working knowledge of child protection / safeguarding of children and young people
• Be able to work independently and with initiative
• Be able to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact
• Have a pragmatic approach
• Have good communication skills
• Be energetic, well-motivated and flexible
• Have a professional manner and plenty of common sense
• Be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent

• You will be based at Shirebrook Academy but the role may involve travelling to other academies within the trust.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are also an equal opportunities Employer.

We are proud of our school and would encourage prospective candidates to visit at any time. Please contact Belinda Norman, Principal’s PA.

Details and application packs are available on the Academy website www.shirebrookacademy.org/information/vacancies

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CV’S. THE ACADEMY APPLICATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED.

Please return to: bnorman@shirebrookacademy.org or post to:

Belinda Norman, Principal’s PA, Shirebrook Academy, Common Lane, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 8QF Telephone: 01623 742722

Please do not apply via The Derbyshire County Council Website