You could do a degree in social and human sciences, social work or education.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
Education welfare officers make sure that children attend school and get the support they need.
£19,554 Starter
to£31,371 Experienced
36 to 38 a week
evenings attending events or appointments
You can get into this job through:
You could do a degree in social and human sciences, social work or education.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to work as an assistant welfare officer with a local authority and do training on the job to qualify. For this you'll usually need:
You can get experience of working with young people, which could help when you apply for jobs. Examples include mentoring and youth work.
You can find opportunities through Volunteering Matters.
You can apply directly to become an education welfare officer if you've got relevant experience and qualifications.
Employers usually look for people who have a background in:
You'll find more details about working in education welfare through the education welfare service of your local council.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
In your day-to-day tasks you will:
You could work at a school or from home.
Your working environment may be emotionally demanding and you'll travel often.
With experience and training you could become a team leader, senior education welfare officer or a head of service.
You could also train for a career in social services, the probation service, youth work or pastoral care.
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