Education welfare officer Average UK Salary & Prospects

Education welfare officers make sure that children attend school and get the support they need.

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Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
Identify cases of

Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.
Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.
Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.
Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior.
Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops and serve on committees.
Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.
Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns.
Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements and write letters of recommendation.
Provide students with information on topics, such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.
Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
Establish and supervise peer counseling and peer tutoring programs.
Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.
Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

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Education welfare officers typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.

As a Education welfare officer you will typically work evenings.

This occupation tends to be:

Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

* from ONETonline

Average salary
40,268 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Education welfare officer

Men make 17% more than Women

44,825 GBP
37,398 GBP

Average salary for part-time Education welfare officer

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Pay over time for Education welfare officer

Pay for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for Education welfare officers

Very good outlook

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Employers usually look for people who have a background in:

social work
teaching
youth and community work

You'll need:

counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
knowledge of psychology
knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
sensitivity and understanding
customer service skills
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to work well with others
knowledge of English language
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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