Education Welfare Family Liaison Officer
To make an effective contribution to the Education Welfare’s Service goal of
ensuring that children of statutory school age take full advantage of the educational
opportunities available to them and maximise their educational potential.
To provide early intervention and prevention support to children, young people and
their families where there is a concern relating to the level of school attendance,
supporting and advising when there are difficulties and/or barriers preventing access
to education.
To establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, providing a positive link
between home and school.
To encourage and support parental imvolvement in the school by exchanging
relevant information, facilitating support for to improve attendance, access to school
and strengething home to school and community links.
To support schools in the early identification and prevention of school absence,
responding to school attendance concerns, and advising on policies and good
practice as appropriate.
To undertake certain key statutory duties of the Education Welfare Service including
undertaking registration compliance checks; and monitoring and tracking open pupil
attendance cases, and keeping accurate records of support.
To work collaboratively with other agencies and services that support families where
there are complex difficulties impacting on school attendance. To attend CASP and
Core Group meetings where appropriate when working with families
Post ID: CYP009
Grade: Band E SCP (14-18) / £27,334 - £29,269
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Location: County Hall, Usk
Closing Date: 02/10/2024 12:00 pm
Temporary: Fixed term until 31st March 2025
DBS Check: Yes, Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check
