Job Description

Work base: Conwy Schools

Education Social Worker / Education Welfare Officer (8 Months)

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive in education? Do you have a strong background in working with families, schools, and multi-agency teams? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity to broaden your experience and make a real difference.

Secondment

opportunities

will be considered, please seek approval from your manager before applying for a secondment.

About the Role

As an Education Social Worker / Education Welfare Officer, you'll play a vital role in promoting regular school attendance and supporting learners who are facing barriers to education. You'll work closely with families, schools, and partner agencies to assess needs, develop strategies, and implement interventions that help children re-engage with learning.

This is a varied and rewarding role.

What We're Looking For

You will have a professional qualification in Social Work or a relevant degree

Experience working directly with children, young people, and families

Strong knowledge of education legislation and safeguarding practices

Excellent communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills

You will also benefit from:

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted Ffit Conwy membership via Conwy Rewards

On-the-job training and access to qualifications through Corporate Training & Development

....plus much more!

If you're ready to support the young learners of Conwy and make a real difference to their lives, we want to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and impactful role, working at the heart of education and wellbeing in Conwy.

Manager details for informal discussion:

Ffion Hughes, Safeguarding/ Elective Home Education Co-ordinator

(

ffion.hughes@conwy.gov.uk

/ 01492575032 )

Welsh Language Skills:

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.

Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.