Elective Home Education Family Worker NEW Blackpool Council Posted today Blackpool and Fylde £3[...]

Contract Type: Temporary until 31st March 2027

Hours: 37 per week, term time only

Salary: NJC Grade F SCP 19-24 £32,061 – £35,412 pro‑rata per annum

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 23:59

Priority: This post is open to employees currently On Notice/At Risk and Internal. Applications from On Notice/At Risk employees will be given priority. If you are applicable, complete the application form normally and send a copy to recruitment@blackpool.gov.uk so that your application can be marked as priority.

The Elective Home Education (EHE) team in Blackpool seeks an experienced family support worker to work with families and individuals on the EHE register. The selected professional will:

• Support families in returning their children to mainstream schools and challenge unsuitable educational provision.
• Lead the school attendance process and prepare case notes and statements for use in court where appropriate.
• Maintain excellent communication skills and direct engagement with families.

Essential Criteria

• Experience working with families in an education or support setting.
• Substantial knowledge of school attendance policy and legal processes.
• Strong communication and case documentation skills.
• Safeguarding awareness and commitment to child and vulnerable adult welfare.
• Completed DBS check, reference history, right to work evidence, and medical clearance.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in a local authority education role.
• Qualifications in education/child welfare or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to handle court‑related case work.

Other Information

• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; certain offences are “protected” and may not need to be disclosed. Guidance on DBS filtering rules can be found at www.gov.uk.
• People with intellectual or learning disabilities may be considered under the Disability Discrimination Act.

Benefits

Information about benefits and pay calculation is available on the council website and through the provided benefits calculator tools.

How to Apply

Apply online via the council’s job portal. For further assistance with your application, Blackpool Council’s Youth Hub provides free guidance to support you in meeting the essential and desirable criteria.