Education Welfare Officer

Overview

Location: Merton | Contract: Initial 3 months (with potential extension) | Hours: 35 hours per week | Rate: £22 per hour (umbrella) (£17 PAYE per hour)Responsibilities

Act as the allocated EWO for up to 10 schools.Undertake casework relating to school absence, ensuring legal and policy requirements are met.Attend school-based meetings to advise and support on attendance matters.Provide guidance, advice, and challenge to schools to help reduce absence and persistent absenteeism.Meet with parents and children to address barriers to school attendance and agree practical solutions.Carry out Children Missing Education (CME) work in line with statutory duties.About you / Qualifications

Previous experience working as an Education Welfare Officer is essential.Strong understanding of attendance legislation, safeguarding, and CME processes.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with schools, families, and partner agencies.Confident in managing a diverse caseload across multiple schools.Able to start promptly and work flexibly to cover immediate service ..... full job details .....