Hybrid CME/EHE Case Worker: Safeguard & Enable Education

Central Bedfordshire Council; Caulcott; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a proactive CME & EHE Case Worker to join the Education Access and Engagement Team. You will manage a caseload of CME and EHE children, working with families, schools and partners to ensure safety and suitable education.

The role is hybrid with regular office attendance and travel required across the Ivel Valley area. You will conduct enquiries, provide guidance on education arrangements, support statutory processes, and contribute to service improvements

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legislation and guidance relating to Children Missing Education and Elective Home Education.
• Experience of working with children, families and professionals in education or related services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with professional reporting skills.
• Ability to assess risk and make evidence-based decisions.
• Willingness to travel across the Ivel Valley area for home and school visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of CME and EHE children across Central Bedfordshire.
• Conduct enquiries to locate children with unknown education arrangements.
• Collaborate with parents, schools and partner agencies to safeguard welfare.
• Provide guidance to families on elective home education.
• Maintain professional relationships while tracking educational progress and welfare.
• Support statutory processes and provide evidence for legal proceedings when required.
• Contribute to service development and ongoing improvements; travel as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of CME/EHE legislation

Experience with children and families

Strong communication skills

Analytical and investigative skills

Ability to travel across Ivel Valley

Job description

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking a proactive CME & EHE Case Worker to join the Education Access and Engagement Team. You will manage a caseload of CME and EHE children, working with families, schools and partners to ensure safety and suitable education.

The role is hybrid with regular office attendance and travel required across the Ivel Valley area. You will conduct enquiries, provide guidance on education arrangements, support statutory processes, and contribute to service improvements