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Elective Home Education Officer

Service Care Solutions

Leeds

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

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An established industry player is seeking dedicated professionals for a temporary role in the Education Welfare Service. This position is focused on improving student attendance and supporting families involved in Elective Home Education. You will work closely with schools and families, managing caseloads and ensuring suitable education is provided. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on student engagement while collaborating with various stakeholders. If you are passionate about education and eager to contribute to the welfare of students, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Experience in school attendance and working with families is essential.
A valid enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Collaborate with schools to boost pupil attendance and manage EHE cases.
Monitor education provision for families choosing Elective Home Education.

Experience in schools

Knowledge of school attendance policies

Communication skills

Valid enhanced DBS check

EHE database

Exciting Temporary Opportunity in Education Welfare Service!

Are you passionate about improving student attendance and supporting families in education? We’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our Education Welfare Service for a 15-week temporary role. This position offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on student engagement while working closely with schools and families.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with schools to boost pupil attendance.
Manage a caseload of families who have chosen to Electively Home Educate (EHE).
Monitor and ensure suitable education is provided by parents and carers who opt for EHE.
Maintain the Wakefield Education Welfare Service register for EHE pupils.
Liaise with EHE parents/carers in line with legislation, receiving reports of work undertaken.
Work alongside external partners like the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) to ensure information is aligned with safeguarding procedures.
Contribute to policy development and participate in assessments.
Use the EHE database to provide updates to the Senior Education Welfare Officer.
Maintain databases to meet Ofsted requirements and ensure up-to-date statistical information.
Provide statistical information for regular FOI requests.
Develop links with other authorities regarding EHE.
Regularly interrogate background information for operational panels.

What we’re looking for:

Experience working in schools, ideally within school attendance.
A valid enhanced DBS check (required for working with children and adults).

Please note, this is a temporary position, and while it offers valuable experience, it is unlikely to lead to a permanent post.

If you would like any further information, please contact Emily @ Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

Job Info

Job Title: Elective Home Education Officer

Company: Service Care Solutions

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Posted: Mar 28th 2025

Closes: Apr 28th 2025

Sector: Education

Contract: Contract

Hours: Full Time

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