Job Description

Salary

From 24,790 to 26,409 per annum, pro rata (Grade D)

Contractual hours

14.8

Basis

Part Time

Package

Fixed term

Job category/type

Education

Date posted

29/07/2025

Job reference

REQ00000681



Are you an organised and dedicated administrator looking to support the education welfare team at West Berkshire Council? We are seeking an Education Welfare Admin Officer to provide essential administrative support to the Senior Education Welfare Officer and contribute to the effective delivery of education welfare services.

About the Role

As the Education Welfare Admin Officer, you will be the first point of contact for enquiries related to education welfare. Your key responsibilities will include:

Providing administrative support to the Senior Education Welfare Officer, including diary management and correspondence. Processing applications for education welfare services, such as school transport and free school meals. Maintaining accurate records and databases, ensuring information is up to date and readily accessible. Handling incoming enquiries, responding appropriately and directing queries to the relevant individuals. Assisting with the preparation of reports and statistical information.


To succeed in this role, you should possess the following skills and attributes:

Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team. Knowledge or experience in education welfare would be advantageous but not essential.

Please note this role is fixed term for 6 months from start date -

Funding limited project

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00 Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years& service.


Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sally-Ann Looker on 01635 519789 or email

Sal.Looker@westberks.gov.uk

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The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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