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The average salary for:

Welfare Visitor
is £32,000

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The average annual salary for a Welfare Visitor is £32,000. Salary estimates are based on jobs posted to Pertemps for Welfare Visitor jobs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Welfare and attendance officers address the social and psychological well-being of students. They counsel students concerning their personal issues that affect their school behaviour, performance and social life. These issues may range from attention deficit problems, to social and personal issues, such as poverty or domestic and sexual abuse. Education welfare officers also handle the communication between the students, the parents and the school.

QUALIFICATIONS

There are no formal qualification requirements for entry although many employers will expect those appointed to have A-levels and to be working towards a relevant diploma or degree, together with work experience in a relevant field. For some roles workers must be registered with the appropriate statutory body. Some jobs are regulated and require job holders to satisfy the criteria for registration (including holding appropriate qualifications). Background checks including a DBS check are mandatory.

TASKS

  • Deals with issues relating to poor attendance at school.
  • Works with social worker to identify, plan and deliver appropriate support to families facing a variety of difficulties.
  • Advises clients and their families on available resources.
  • Writes up case notes, prepares reports, keeps up-to-date records on clients.
  • Makes referrals to other agencies such as social services and educational psychologists.
  • Attends meetings with colleagues and outside agencies.

Salaries from this search have been calculated using current and historical roles, which have been advertised with Pertemps in the last 2 years. Data is updated in real time as jobs are posted, and the search results calculate averages of all job posts that fit the role category.

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