Education Welfare Officer 3 posts

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?
Barnsley Council is launching a bold, multi-agency initiative to reduce Elective Home Education (EHE) registrations by 30%, in line with our "Every Child in School Every Day" (ECISED) plan, funded through our Great Childhood Ambition. We are seeking two dedicated Education Welfare Officers (EWOs) to join a newly formed project team focused on reintegrating children—particularly those in Year 9—back into school-based education.

About the Role

As an EWO, you will be a lead practitioner for identified families, working collaboratively with partners across Youth Justice, Early Help, Social Care, the Virtual School, and the Contextual Safeguarding Team. You will conduct in-depth assessments and develop bespoke transition plans that address educational, emotional, and social barriers to school reintegration.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments using tools such as Motional and Early Help Assessment.

• Develop and implement tailored transition packages for children and families.

• Deliver interventions including:

• One-to-one academic readiness support.

• Whole-family support.

• Mental health and wellbeing programme referrals.

• Peer mentoring and school orientation.

• Links to Family Hubs and parenting support.

• Monitor progress and contribute to case studies and longitudinal tracking.

• Work closely with the Project Lead to ensure alignment with the ECISED plan and wider strategic goals.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in education welfare, social work, or a related field.

• Strong assessment and case management skills.

• Ability to build trust with families and work collaboratively across agencies.

• Knowledge of safeguarding, educational inclusion, and the challenges facing children outside formal education.

• Commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and reducing NEET risk.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative, evidence-based project with real impact.

• Work in a supportive, multi-agency environment.

• Access to training and professional development.

• Help shape best practice and contribute to cross-sector learning.