Education Welfare Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
20/01/2012
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/02/2012 23:59
Salary:
£22,958 - £25,472 (£19,337 - £21,455 pro rata for Term time only)
Hours per week:
37 hours (full time/full time term time only is negotiable)
Employment Location:
Based at Centenary House, Worthing or County Hall North, Horsham (negotiable)
Further Information
This position is restricted to West Sussex Council Employees only.
You will work within the Children Missing Education and Elective Home Education Team to assist families, schools and other agencies and organisations to prevent children becoming 'missing from education' and identify those who are 'missing from education', to ensure children benefit from their educational entitlement.
You will pursue cases through support, investigation, intervention or legal action and promote the safeguarding of children and young people from abuse and exploitation. You will have a history of successful work with children/families experiencing difficulties, be highly focussed and work effectively in a wide range of settings. Educated to ‘A’ level standard or equivalent qualification or experience is essential.
You must be able to travel throughout the County including to locations that are not always easily accessible by public transport.
This position is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Check.
To apply download the application form and return it to jobs@westsussex.gov.uk
Interview date: w/c 20 February 2012
All applicants applying please note that if you have not been contacted by the above interview date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.