Education Inclusion Officer

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking an Education Inclusion Officer to support families with home education. This role involves conducting home visits, liaising with families to ensure educational standards, and providing resources for effective education. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to uphold children's educational rights.

Benefits

Flexible hours scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Pension contribution scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload.
• Well organised and able to analyse data.
• Fluency in Welsh is required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with families, conduct home visits and write reports.
• Challenge parents and schools regarding educational suitability.
• Provide resources and support to families.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Ability to challenge

Independence

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

We are looking to recruit an Education Inclusion Officer (Elective Home Education) to join our Education Inclusion Service on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join an energetic team to support statutory duties in relation to Elective Home Education and related matters. As part of your duties you will support children and their families to ensure that all home educated children receive a suitable education.

On a day to day basis you will:

• liaise and undertake home visits to families who have elected to home educate to ascertain what education is being delivered and that learners have appropriate social contact with their peers
• following home visits, write reports and share these with Lead Officer for EHE and parents/carers
• challenge and have difficult conversations with parents when education is sought to be unsuitable
• provide support to families to highlight where there are resources that may benefit the learner and provide links to supportive networks
• arrange and chair meetings with parents, learners and other professionals when required
• liaise with Lead Officer EHE and schools where appropriate to support the return of EHE learners to schools should they wish to return to mainstream education

We are looking to recruit an individual:

• ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload
• is well organised and able to analyse data and write reports
• willingness to challenge schools with regard to the implementation of good practice
• willingness to challenge parents/carers where there is little evidence of a family undertaking Home Education and reminding them of their responsibilities
• willingness to challenge attitudes that may compromise a child’s right to a full and efficient education and to apply legal interventions if necessary
• ability to work effectively within a multiagency context if required
• excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

In addition to the above, we require an individual with a degree of fluency in the Welsh language.

In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible hours scheme, competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our wide-range of employee benefits can be found here . In addition, we are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.

Should you require any further information about this role please contact Catrin Petche, Team Leader Education Inclusion Service: [e-mail]

Note: We reservethe right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

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