Job Description

Shropshire EWOs work closely with school staff, education support staff, psychologists, social workers, police and health personnel, and many other agencies in both the statutory and voluntary fields. The work is demanding, at times stressful, but most of all very rewarding.
The role includes to review, advise and evaluate attendance procedures in schools. To work with individual pupils and families and groups of pupils and families to address poor attendance.
You must have excellent people skills and be able to use management recording systems such as SIMS, Abor, Microsoft Office
We are seeking an individual with school-based experiences and or with a good understanding of the impact upon families and young people as we recover from the pandemic. Experience in early intervention and support would also be beneficial.
Please note appointment to service can result in county wide support if required (Potentially working area may include - Central, South and North Shropshire location)
Team Name
Education Welfare Service - Traded
DBS Required
Yes
Contract Type
Fixed Term
End Date (if FTC or Temp)
11/12/2026
Weeks Per Year
44.29
Hours Per Week
29.6
Grade
NJC Grade 9, SCP 23 - 25
Actual Salary
27,547.2
Location/Work base
South Shropshire
Location Address
Shrewsbury Shropshire
Required Start Date
ASAP
Interview Date
WC 20/10/2025
Working Pattern
Term time only 29.6 hours to include a Monday and Friday
Closing Date
17/10/2025
Ref No
8838

Skills Required