Education Welfare Officer EWO

Connected Local Government; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Greater London is seeking an Education Welfare Officer to support students and ensure attendance in schools. This role involves working closely with school staff and families to maximize student engagement and performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in education welfare and a commitment to making a positive impact on young people's lives. Benefits include 40 days of annual leave and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Experienced Education Welfare Officer.
• Ability to work creatively with schools and families to improve school attendance.
• Reflective practitioner who can provide the right support in the right place at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of young learners ensuring no child is left behind.
• Present cases to the Borough Attendance Panel and prepare evidence for Magistrates Court.
• Guide families and strengthen attendance rates.

Skills

Ability to work creatively with schools and families to improve school attendance

Reflective practitioner

Education

Experience as Education Welfare Officer

Job description

Education Welfare Officer

£37,602 - 45,564 per annum – Permanent or Fixed Term (12 months) – Full Time (36 hours) – Wandsworth, London – Hybrid working including school visits and Council workspaces.

Are you an experienced educational professional seeking a role that challenges and inspires you while providing the opportunity to transform lives? Imagine walking into a school where every pupil has the opportunity to achieve their potential because of you. As a vital part of the Education Welfare Service (EWS), you will shape the future of young learners ensuring no child is left behind. This is not just about managing caseloads or checking attendance – it is about making real impact. You will work closely with headteachers and school staff, leading interventions that help pupils stay engaged and thrive in their education. You will guide families, strengthen attendance rates and support students who face barriers to learning.

About the role

Every visit, panel discussion and intervention matters – with you at the heart of school improvement efforts. When necessary, you will present cases to the Borough Attendance Panel, prepare evidence for Magistrates Court and ensure the safeguarding of at‑risk students. Your voice advocates for the students who need support the most. Working alongside schools, parents, and professionals from a wide range of services, you will ensure children and young people stay in school, feel supported and reach their full potential. You will be supported by one of our long‑standing service managers with years of experience under their belt, and have the opportunity to access quality training and ongoing CPD.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Experienced Education Welfare Officer.
• Ability to work creatively with schools and families to improve school attendance.
• View support first and think attendance as key to a child’s success in learning and life.
• Reflective practitioner who can provide the right support in the right place at the right time.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about education and driven by a desire to help children and young people succeed while thriving on problem‑solving, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Application process

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mark Holliday by emailing [e-mail].

Key dates

Closing Date: 11 January 2026
Shortlisting Date: w/c 12 January 2026
Interview Date: w/c 19 January 2026

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Equality and diversity

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.