Job Details
Enfield's Education, Children Services & Leisure: Education Welfare Officer SO1 £25,440 - £27,009 REF: 961The Education Welfare Service is looking for innovative, highly skilled individual to join our dedicated service staff. Applicants should have a successful and proven record of working with children, young people, families.The following position: All Vacancies subject to start from 2nd September 2008(However, earlier
start will be considered).3 Full-time EWOs (temporary term-time only) Contract until 31st March 2009.1 0.6 EWO (21 hours) Permanent1 Full-time Maternity Cover 6months – 1yearSecondment consideredYou will have:§ At least 3 years experience working Schools, Children and Young People, Parents.§ Knowledge of Education Act 1996 and Children Act 2004§ Ability to manage own time and perform to timescales§ Ability to monitor
and develop quality standards§ Have the ability to do presentations and disseminate information to a broad spectrum of professionals.§ Ability to provide customer focused service and meet service standards and performance indicators.§ Ability to work with minimum supervision.§ Have a full driver's license and use of a carYou should have a good understanding of Local Authority principles and the confidence and experience
in liaising with Schools, Other Statutory Agencies and Voluntary Groups. You must have both good written and verbal communication skills. Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.Work within the Framework of Every Child Matters and the Children Act 2004For further information about the posts telephone Number 0208 379 3745Ellin Joseph -Education Welfare Service Manager Jacquie Dickinson -Senior Practitioner Percy Ferrao -Senior PractitionerThe
position advertised is a secondment opportunity. In order to be eligible to apply for a secondment, Council employees must have completed probation and must have discussed the proposed secondment with their line manager. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment

Closing and Interview Dates
Interview to be held Friday
15th August 2008Closing Date Friday 8th August 2008

Additional Information
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