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Job details Job reference REQ21478 Date posted 23/10/2025 Application closing date 30/10/2025 Location Civic Office/Hybrid Salary Grade 9, 39,890 - 44,096 pro rata for term time working Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Education - Non-Teaching Attachments
Education Welfare Officer x 2 posts (Elective Home Education) (CDC) Job description
Based at: Civic Office/Hybrid
Salary details: Grade 9, 39,890 - 44,096 pro rata for term time working
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only
Closing date: 30th October 2025
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to these posts
Do you have a positive approach to work and enjoy the challenge of a busy role?
Exciting Opportunity - Education Welfare Officers City of Doncaster Council - Attendance & Pupil Welfare Service.
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Attendance & Pupil Welfare Service. We are currently recruiting for two permanent, term-time Education Welfare Officers positions.
We are looking for highly self-motivated individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who have experience in an Education Welfare Officer role, or a related attendance-focused position. Successful candidates will work closely with schools, families, and both internal and external services to ensure every child and young person has access to suitable full-time education whether through regular school attendance or otherwise.
This role involves fulfilling the statutory responsibilities and duties of the local authority as outlined in relevant legislation, Department for Education guidance, and local policies.
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and have the skills to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 27th October 2025 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on either week commencing 10th November 2025.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact Tracy Draper, Tel: 01302 736502,
If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email or visit their website for further details.
These posts involve working with adults and/or children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the level detailed above. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
English fluency duty under the Immigration Act 2016 - As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers and provide advice/guidance in accurate spoken English.
Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.
City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.

Skills Required