Newport City Council Hiring for Education Welfare Officer Job at Newport, Newport, Wales Full Time

Post No. EDUSN40010 – Education Welfare Officer – Maternity Cover

Newport City Council is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dedicated person to work in the Education Welfare Service.

Improving attendance and punctuality is a key focus area for our Education Services. We are looking for someone who is committed to this challenge.

The Education Welfare Service provides support to children, families and schools and is committed to supporting all statutory school aged children in maximising their education potential through regular school attendance.

It is essential that you have extensive, recent experience of working with vulnerable children and their families and have knowledge of legislation related to school attendance. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative. Possession of a current drivers licence is a necessary requirement for this post.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For more information, please contact Louise Moore (Education Welfare Service Manager louise.moore@newport.gov.uk)

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Our values – Courageous, Positive and Responsible
Ein gwerthoedd – Dewr, Cadarnhaol, Cyfrifol