Full Time - all year round, Permanent
Usually based at City Hall but also agile working including working from home
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?
Do you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments?
Are you a natural problem solver?
Do you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments?
Are you a natural problem solver?
If you answered yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Join the Education Welfare Service (EWS) as an Education Welfare Officer and play a pivotal role in supporting Bristol schools and families to improve attendance. Due to growth, we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team on a permanent basis.
About Us
The EWS is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people and ensuring that parents and carers fulfil their legal obligations to send their children to school regularly. We are responsible for statutory school attendance enforcement processes under the Education Act 1996 and other associated acts.
As an Education Welfare Officer, you will:
- Collaborate creatively with schools, academies, parents, carers, children, young people, and other agencies to enhance school attendance.
- Implement strategies to improve attendance and reduce unauthorised absences across Bristol's maintained, academy, and independent school sectors.
- Carry out statutory responsibilities related to school attendance and enforcement, including working with Legal Services and the Courts.
- Work closely with other EWS members and Bristol City Council professionals to ensure the delivery of statutory responsibilities, commissioned requirements, and traded services.
What We Offer
- A challenging and rewarding environment where your contributions make a real impact.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A supportive team dedicated to improving educational outcomes for children and young people.
Join us and be part of a team that is making a positive difference in the community. Apply now to become an Education Welfare Officer with the EWS!
Qualifications and Experience:
- You must meet all the criteria set out in the person specification including, possess a relevant professional qualification or have equivalent experience gained from working within an Education Welfare or school attendance environment.
Driving Requirements:
- A full, valid driving licence is essential, along with access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes.
Support and Training:
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure your success in this role.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
Shortlisting Dates: 23rd - 24th June 2025
Interview Dates: 7th - 8th July 2025
Interview Dates: 7th - 8th July 2025
Do you see yourself as someone who can do all this? If yes, we would love to meet you!
For enquiries please contact: Vanessa Davies - Attendance and Education Welfare Service Lead 07584407807
At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
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