Education welfare officers, sometimes known as education social workers, work with schools, pupils and families to resolve issues of poor school attendance.

As an education welfare officer your work include:
· Problems of identification and possible solutions

· Advise parents about their legal responsibility to ensure that their children receive an education until the age of 16 years
· Take action through the magistrates' court, if necessary
· Families Helping receive benefits such as financial aid for school meals, transport and clothing
· Make referrals to other agencies such as social services, educational psychologists or service connections
· Conduct home visits or meeting students and parents at the school to provide ongoing support
• Parents Fostering good relations to the school
· Help organize alternative education for pupils who are excluded from school
· Tasks administrative, such as writing case notes, sending letters to parents and the preparation of court reports.


Key Skills
· Good listening skills and a sympathetic approach
· The ability to make good working relationships with pupils, parents, schools and other professionals
· An understanding of the law relating to education and child care
· A calmness when dealing with confrontational situations
· Accurate record-keeping skills and the ability to write complex reports
· Team-working skills.