West Berkshire Council Hiring for Education Welfare Officer Job at Newbury, England , UK Full Time

A fixed term post within the Education Welfare and Safeguarding Service has become available for an Education Welfare Officer (EWO) to work with Ukrainian children and families within West Berkshire.

A new and exciting post, the post holder will visit the families on a regular basis, supporting the children into new schools and liaising with the family, schools and any other agency as appropriate.

A committed team worker, the post holder will carry a caseload and work on their own initiative. Time management skills are essential given the variety of this challenging yet rewarding role.

We are looking for somebody who has a good understanding of schools and who wants to help improve children’s life chances; a commitment to safeguarding children is essential.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as flexible working, access to a wide range of relevant training, local government pension scheme, family friendly policies, a range of local discounts and much more. You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days per annum rising to a maximum of 33 days.

A knowledge of the Ukrainian language would be useful but not essential.

This role is fixed term until 31/03/2024 – Funding limited project

For an informal discussion about the above post please contact Sally-Ann Looker, Senior Education Welfare Officer 01635 519789.

Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Please complete an online application form.

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This role requires the incumbent to have a car available at work to undertake his/her duties as they will be expected to undertake at least 1500 business miles per year. Essential Car User status attracts a lump sum allowance paid on a monthly basis as well as a free car parking space if he/she works at one of the Council’s corporate buildings.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2017; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

West Berkshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share these values. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates will be offered employment subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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