Elective Home Education Access Officers

Job Introduction

Education Safeguarding Team

Britannia House / Hybrid

 37 hours

Term Time

Grade: SO1

The Education Safeguarding Service wants to enable all children of compulsory school age in the district to access, attend and enjoy safe settings, and to ensure that the adults who work with them have the knowledge and skills to support them effectively. The aim of this team is to work collaboratively with Council teams and wider agencies to provide a coordinated approach to the well-being of children and young people, whilst continually striving for imaginative and forward thinking practice that will make a difference to the children of Bradford.

We are looking to recruit two Elective Home Education Access Officers to join a team of officers who are responsible for Elective Home Education.

We are looking for a Elective Home Education Access Officer to join our dedicated team in the Education Safeguarding Team. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city. 

 The main responsibilities of this role:

• To make a positive contribution to the prevention and early help offer, in particular through universal and targeted activities to increase take up of early education, statutory education as families arrive in Bradford and reduce the numbers of children missing education. 

• To support, engage and advise families and schools around Elective Home Education.

• To make informal enquiries where children may be electively home educated and consider whether children are in receipt of a suitable full-time education.

• To respond to the needs and work in a multi-agency way to support children who are electively home educated and are not receiving suitable full-time education.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Maryam Shaheen on 01274 435674 or email maryam.shaheen@bradford.gov.uk

Employee Offer

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Equal Opportunities 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.