Education Welfare Officer

? Educated Other Than at School Worker ? Crewe, Cheshire
? Hybrid/Office-Based Opportunities Available
? Full-Time

Are you passionate about ensuring that every child has access to a suitable education?

Do you have experience working with children, young people and families, alongside schools and other professionals?

We are currently looking for a committed and confident Educated Other Than at School (EOTAS) Worker to play a vital role in supporting children and young people who are being educated outside of a traditional school setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in education, family support, children's services, attendance, safeguarding or multi-agency working who wants to make a genuine difference.

? The Role You will take a key role in helping to ensure that children who are educated other than at school are receiving an appropriate and suitable education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with children, young people and their families to understand their circumstances and educational arrangements.
• Monitoring the education and wellbeing of children who are Electively Home Educated.
• Providing advice, guidance and support to parents, schools and partner agencies.
• Working with schools around referrals and their responsibilities relating to Elective Home Education.
• Identifying and tracking children who may be receiving education outside of a school setting.
• Working with Romany Gypsy and Traveller families, supporting access to suitable education and positive outcomes.
• Using data and effective tracking systems to monitor cases and measure the impact of interventions.
• Working alongside a range of agencies to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.
• Using appropriate legal procedures, including School Attendance Orders, where concerns exist around whether a child is receiving suitable education.
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and case information.
• Confidently challenging schools, parents and professionals where appropriate.

? What We're Looking For We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in areas such as:

• Children's Services
• Family Support
• Education Welfare or School Attendance
• Elective Home Education
• Safeguarding
• Early Help
• Youth Work
• Supporting vulnerable children, young people and families

You will ideally have:

? Experience of working directly with children, young people and families
? Strong safeguarding knowledge and an understanding of relevant legislation
? Experience of working with schools and/or other partner agencies
? Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
? The confidence to challenge appropriately and manage difficult conversations
? Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
? Experience maintaining accurate records and handling sensitive information
? The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team
? A willingness and ability to travel across the borough when required

Experience of Elective Home Education and/or supporting Romany Gypsy and Traveller communities would be highly beneficial.

? Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work in a role where no two days are the same.

You will be working directly with children and families, schools and partner organisations, helping to ensure that children who may otherwise fall outside traditional education systems are identified, supported, safeguarded and given the opportunity to access suitable education.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and enjoy working in a role that combines education, safeguarding, family support and multi-agency collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

? To apply or find out more, contact:
John Deane
john.deane@servicecare.org.uk

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