Elective Home Education Officer

CEMP; England; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for an Elective Home Education Officer on a fixed-term contract to support families and ensure children's educational needs are met. Responsibilities include conducting home visits and collaborating with various professionals. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee discounts programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and professionals.
• Strong understanding of children's educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Conducting home visits to provide tailored support.
• Helping families understand educational requirements.
• Collaboration with other local authorities.

Skills

Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable groups

Communication skills

Knowledge of educational needs

Job description

Overview

Elective Home Education Officer | 8783 | Secondment Opportunity / Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months (Maternity Cover) | 37 hours per week | £37,280 to £39,152 per annum | Grade I | Norfolk

Join Our Team

About the Role

As a Home Education Officer, you will support the team in fulfilling Norfolk County Councils elective home education responsibilities. Your role will include:

Responsibilities

• Conducting home visits to provide families with tailored information, advice, and guidance.
• Supporting families in meeting their child’s educational needs, including any SEND requirements.

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll collaborate with a wide range of professionals including:

• Team officers and education colleagues
• Families and schools
• Partner agencies and other Local Authorities

Together, we work to ensure children receive a suitable and supportive education at home.

Safeguarding Commitment

All applicants must have a clear understanding of safeguarding vulnerable groups (children, young people, and adults) and know how to raise concerns appropriately.

Interview Date

15 October 2025 (In Person)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working dependent on your job role and business need
• Financial benefits such as:
• Norfolk Rewards – employee discounts programme
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants pensions
• Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
• Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

Application Notes

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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Redeployment closing date: 24 September 2025 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 01 October 2025 at 23:59