At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor and support Elective Home Education cases to ensure children receive suitable education.
- Company: Join We Do Social Work, working with Coventry City Council.
- Benefits: Twice-weekly payroll, free DBS support, and a £250 Refer a Friend bonus.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity with excellent career growth in the public sector.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while promoting their safety and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience in education services and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 £ per hour.
We Do Social Work is recruiting an experienced Elective Home Education (EHE) Officer to join Coventry City Council on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring children educated outside of mainstream school receive a suitable education while promoting their safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.
The Role
- Lead on the effective monitoring and oversight of Elective Home Education (EHE) cases.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting systems to ensure statutory compliance.
- Develop and improve EHE policies, procedures and working practices.
- Ensure children and young people receiving Elective Home Education are accessing a suitable education.
- Identify and respond to requests for school places, alternative education and additional support, including health provision where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with schools, families and multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.
- Identify, assess and escalate safeguarding concerns, ensuring appropriate action is taken in line with statutory guidance.
- Provide advice and guidance to parents and professionals regarding Elective Home Education legislation and responsibilities.
About You
- Experience working within Elective Home Education, Education Welfare, Attendance, Inclusion or Children's Services.
- Strong knowledge of education legislation, safeguarding and Local Authority statutory duties.
- Excellent communication, case management and organisational skills.
- Ability to build positive relationships with families while maintaining professional challenge where required.
- Enhanced DBS and the ability to start at short notice are desirable.
Why Work with We Do Social Work?
- Dedicated consultant with specialist public sector recruitment knowledge.
- Twice-weekly payroll.
- Free DBS and compliance support.
- Access to a wide range of interim Local Authority opportunities.
- £250 Refer a Friend bonus (T&Cs apply).
Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity with Coventry City Council.
Elective Home Education Co-ordinator in Coventry employer: We Do Social Work
We Do Social Work is an excellent employer located in Altrincham, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where employees can thrive. With a focus on professional development and career progression, this role provides a unique opportunity to engage in diverse tasks while contributing to a growing specialist recruitment agency dedicated to making a difference in the public sector. Join us to build your skills and be part of a team that values your contributions.
