Elective Home Education Officer: Family Learning Advocate

Carmarthenshire County Council; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an Assistant Elective Home Education (EHE) Officer to support families and ensure educational success for home-educated children. Responsibilities include advising families, conducting progress reviews, and collaborating with local authorities. Candidates should have a degree in social work or education, relevant experience, and a good level of conversational Welsh. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, and numerous benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Degree in social work, education, or a related field is required.
• Experience working in education and with families, including safeguarding.
• A good level of conversational Welsh (verbal Level 3) is needed.

Responsibilities

• Support families in providing effective home education.
• Advise on educational practices tailored to individual needs.
• Conduct reviews of educational progress and provide feedback.

Skills

Communication skills

Welsh language (verbal Level 3)

Experience with families

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Education

Degree in social work, education, or a related field

Job description

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an Assistant Elective Home Education (EHE) Officer to support families and ensure educational success for home-educated children. Responsibilities include advising families, conducting progress reviews, and collaborating with local authorities. Candidates should have a degree in social work or education, relevant experience, and a good level of conversational Welsh. The role offers a competitive salary, pension, and numerous benefits including flexible working arrangements.