Job Description

Are you a Welfare officer looking for a new position in Haringey? Are you a caring professional looking to influence a positive change?

Due to an expansion in services Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for passionate individuals to work as Welfare officers in Haringey, North London. The role is to start ASAP working 3 days per week

The successful candidate will be expected to provide welfare support to families and schools where there are issues affecting school attendance. Education Welfare Officers regularly liaise with schools, parents and other agencies to provide support as necessary. Therefore, candidates must have strong inter-personal skills and the ability to problem solve.

Candidates are expected to complete reports for schools and therefore the role requires a high standard of communication both verbally and in written form.

The role may involve carrying out home visits so the successful candidate must also be able to adapt to working in different environments and be able to work under pressure and to deadlines.

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with Headteachers and other Senior Staff.
• Mediation Skills.
• Ability to use IT including Word and Excel.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need:

• A proven track record for delivering a service that enables pupils to receive their entitlement to education.
• To support families, pupils in addressing all attendance matters and where necessary, enforcing relevant legislation to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to improve outcomes.
• To be an experienced professional with the ability to reduce absence and increase attendance and achievement.
• To have the acquired skills to ascertain information relating to safeguarding and a child's welfare and to contribute to risk assessment and the decision-making process.

Tradewind are renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, great referral bonus and termly networking & social events.

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a Welfare officer in Camden or for more information about the role, contact Stuart Lovelock on (phone number removed) (Option 3) / (url removed)