East Sussex County Council Hiring for Elective Home Education (EHE) Support and Advice Officer Job at Eastbourne, England Full Time

Job Introduction

Do you have a background in working in education and are you looking for a new and exciting challenge?

ISEND are looking for an Elective Home Education Support & Advice Officer to work in the West of the county, with some countywide travel. The post involves providing advice, guidance and support for families who have chosen to home educate their children.

You will be working as a part of a small team. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to build positive relationships with parents. You will be ascertaining the suitability of education provision parents are delivering and providing advice and signposting. This post will involve doing home visits and running a drop-in centre.

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Company Information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

Package Description

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Sunday, 21 November 2021

Interview date: Thursday, 25 November 2021

For an informal discussion, please contact Jess Holliday, Deputy Service Manager on 07879117564 or Chloe Cushing, Service Manager on 07557748596.