[Internal] Elective Home Education Officer - Education Welfare Service

Salary: Grade 7 | £34,434 - £39,152

INTERNAL JOB . T his vacancy is only available to Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC) employees and agency workers currently engaged with TCBC.
You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed member of staff to work as part of the Education Welfare Service to support our work with our home educated learners and their families.
The post will support our learners across Torfaen delivering and supporting the statutory duties in regard to Elective Home Education (EHE) and its underpinning duty to ensure that children concerned have access to an education that is suitable to their age, aptitude and any additional learning needs.
The postholder will be part of first point of contact for schools and parents/ carers to discuss Elective Home Education and will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to parents regarding provision of a suitable, full-time and efficient education, ensuring children and young people are receiving a suitable education. The post will also support the planning for children and young people where they have chosen to return to school following being home educated. The post holder will be expected to take the appropriate legal action if a child is not in receipt of a suitable education, including issuing a school attendance order (SAO) or applying for an Education Supervision Order (ESO) where necessary
The postholder will work in close liaison with schools, support services and other agencies, to plan for pupils and ensure all Torfaen pupils irrespective of their individual backgrounds, circumstances or difficulties can derive the maximum benefit from their learning.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Sarah Allard, Education Welfare Service Manager Sarah.allard@torfaen.gov.uk or 01495 766993, or Andy Rothwell, Head of Learning and Achievement Andy.rothwell@torfaen.gov.uk or 07890915923
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
Torfaen County Borough Council strive s to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.