Job profile

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included, please ensure that you meet ALL of the essential criteria before making an application. Please ensure that you complete ALL sections, your application may not be considered otherwise. Powys County Council welcomes applications in either Welsh or English, an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. To change the language please click on the Cymraeg icon on the top right hand corner of the screen.

Job details

Job reference: EDU0068A
Date posted: 24/03/2025
Application closing date: 21/04/2025
Location: Llandrindod Wells
Salary: Grade 7 Point 15 to Point 19 £29,093 to £31,067 per annum £15.07 to £16.10 per hour
Package: 37 hours, Permanent
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: Schools - Non Teaching
Attachments: EDU0068 Eng Job Description.pdf EDU0068 Cym Swydd Ddisgrifiad.pdf

Job description

Welsh Language Skills are essential for this position

About the role:
Education Welfare Officers work in partnership with schools, the Local Authority and other agencies to provide an effective and quality service to young people and their families. This includes the identification and assessment of their needs when there is concern about material or social deprivation, school attendance, underachievement and behaviour.

About you:
• Commitment to supporting learners and their families
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to think creatively
• Have a knowledge and understanding of attendance guidance and pastoral
support programmes
What you will do:
• Ensure an enthusiastic approach to supporting learners and their families
• Respond effectively to changing needs
• Understand and support every child’s entitlement to education
• Use effective communication skills to build relationships with families and
schools
• Liaise with a wide range of partners and outside agencies
If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
recruitment@powys.gov.uk