Elective Home Education Officer

About Us

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail are both highly valued and critical to improving the outcomes for children and families?

As part of the County Attendance Team, you will work with a strong supportive team who ensure access to education advocating on behalf of the child and families.

The Elective Home Education Team is part of the wider County Attendance Team who are highly motivated and highly skilled individuals who hold statutory duties in relation to Elective Home Education, Children Missing Education, School Attendance and Child Performance licensing and Employment.

About the Role

The role purpose of the Elective Home Education Officer is to ensure the effective delivery of statutory duties related to Elective Home Education (EHE). This includes ensuring that children receiving home education have access to an education that is suitable for their age, aptitude, and any special educational needs they may have.

We are committed to ensuring that all children receive a suitable education that meets their needs and aspirations. Our team works closely with families, schools, and other agencies to support and monitor elective home education. We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to join us as an Elective Home Education Officer.

As an Elective Home Education Officer, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of statutory duties related to Elective Home Education (EHE) and for those children with Education, Health and Care plans who are educated at home.

About You

The welfare of the child is paramount. You must have a commitment to inclusion across all aspects of the role.

Knowledge of safeguarding processes, risk assessments, relevant legislation and experience in mediation or restorative approaches are essential.

You should be able to build and maintain working relationships (internally and externally) and be able to work on your own initiative, prioritising your workload and have a child-centred approach to the delivery of services with a 'can-do' attitude.

You will need to offer and complete home visits alone, with colleagues and professionals to give advice and guidance regarding Elective Home Education and assess suitability of provision.

An ability to use a range of databases and ICT tools and keep clear and accurate case records is essential along with an ability to work to time scales.

You must demonstrate commitment to and an understanding of the positive promotion of equality, valuing diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.

Rewards and Benefits

• Vivup benefits platform
• Vivup highfive recognition platform
• Cyclescheme (for eco-conscious commuters)
• Electric vehicle lease scheme
• Discounts at local retailers
• Salary finance options
• Up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• A competitive 19.9% employer pension contribution rate
• Regular weekly and monthly formal and informal support and supervision

Interview Date: 9th January in person at County Hall, OX1 1ND

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanna Goodey, Education Inclusion Manager at Joanna.goodey@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Our Commitment to:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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