Job Description

We are currently advertising for an Education Welfare Officer to join the Attendance and Children Out of School Team. We are seeking a colleague who will be required to work with children, schools, parents and other professionals, in line with section 436A of the Education Act 1996 to ensure that all children are receiving a suitable education. The role is a grade 8 permanent post pro rata - two days per week (0.4 FTE) term time only. The post holder will work within the Attendance and Children Out of School Team based in Macclesfield on an agile basis.
About us
At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.
For us, success isn't just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.
We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!
Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council
Join a team that's compassionate, forward-thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.
About the Role:
This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you'll be doing in role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.
About you:

• Lead on all aspects of the EHE statutory duties in line with relevant legislation with an additional focus of supporting GRT families.
• Ensure that all children who are EHE have their education and wellbeing monitored and there are procedures in place to do this and to challenge when there are concerns
• Advise, consult and challenge schools on making EHE referrals and their responsibilities.
• Contribute and undertake a wide range of data collection for the Local Authority and DfE. Use of data for monitoring EHE and GRT levels, school practice and allocation and impact of involvement
• Effective use of legal procedures, such as School Attendance Orders (SAO) where the parents fail to satisfy that their child is receiving a suitable education.
• Respond to enquiries from schools/parents/other teams and agencies, providing them with support and advice or sign posting to other services as appropriate, in relation to both EHE and GRT families.
• Make arrangements to establish the identities of children in CE who are EHE and GRT with the use of effective tracking and referral systems and ensure that they are receiving a suitable education.
• Support with updating policies and procedures in relation to EHE and procedures for supporting with GRT families.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.
What we offer in return:

• A competitive salary - Between 35,412 per annum - 39,152 pro rata per annum with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave - Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexitime.
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There're no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:

• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off-Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa

Organisation
Cheshire East Council
Location
Macclesfield
Job Category
Education
Grade
CEC NJC - Grade 8
Salary Min
35,412 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary Max
39,152 Pro Rata Per Annum
Hours per week
14.8
Weeks per year
39
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
20/02/2026
Ref No
E3437
Documents
(PDF, 1446.82kb)
How to apply:
We're delighted that you're considering applying for this role!
As an equal opportunities' and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.
To join our team, simply click 'Apply for this job' at the bottom of the page. If you'd prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Rebecca Reaney at: rebecca.reaney@cheshireeast.gov.uk, they'll be happy to hear from you!
If you would like to get in touch with us regarding this role then please remember to include the job reference number so we can assist you accurately and in a timely manner.
Once you've applied for the position, please keep an eye on your email inbox (including your junk and spam folders), as we'll send any correspondence there to stay in touch with updates about your application.
If you haven't heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren't able to move forward with your application at this time but please don't let this discourage you as your interest means a lot to us, as we'd truly love to hear from you again in the future!
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Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are 'not protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.

Skills Required