Assistant Elective Home Education Officer

Salary: £35,412 - £39,862

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 2738

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Temporary/Secondment - Full Time

Contract end date:

31 March 2026

Location:

Llanelli

Grade:

Grade H

Salary:

£35,412 - £39,862

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

£18.36 - £20.66

Contract Hours

37

Come and join our team

Are you passionate about supporting families and ensuring the best educational outcomes for children? Join our dedicated and supportive team within Education and Leisure Services as an Assistant Elective Home Education (EHE) Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support families and learners to provide a sufficient and effective home education, in line with statutory requirements.
• Advise families on educational practices, resources, and curricula tailored to individual needs.
• Conduct regular reviews of educational progress, offering constructive feedback and guidance.
• Collaborate with local authorities, social services and partner organisations to coordinate support for home-educated children.
• Maintain accurate records of all interactions, assessments and progress.
• Promote the holistic development of children
• Participate in team meetings and planning sessions to enhance the effectiveness of the Education Welfare Team.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with educational trends and policies.

What We're Looking For:

• A degree in social work, education, or a related field.
• Experience working in education and with families, including safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Welsh Government policies on safeguarding and elective home education.
• Commitment to the safety and welfare of children, with strong ethical values and integrity.

Why Join Us? You'll be part of a highly supportive and collaborative team, committed to making a real difference for children and families in Carmarthenshire. We value professional development, teamwork, and a positive working environment where your contributions are recognised and encouraged.

Additional Information:

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Welsh language skills are desirable.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Join us in promoting and supporting the best interests of children and families across Carmarthenshire.

For more information, please contact Becky Thomas on RSThomas@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or Vicky Jeremy on vjeremy@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Job Description:

Assistant EHE Advisor (018098).pdf - 213KB Opens in a new window

Expected date of interview:

19 February 2026

DBS level:

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level

Closing Date: 09/02/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.