Elective Home Education Officer

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Life Centre South - mostly traveling and working in the community with administration time as Hybrid.

Salary: Grade 5, £23,559 - £25,944 per annum. £13.90 - £15.31 per hour

37 hours per week, term time plus two weeks working 40 weeks per year

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

As an Elective Home Education Officer, you will support and challenge families who choose to educate their children at home. You will manage your own caseload, carrying out home visits to review the suitability of education and writing clear reports. You’ll work closely with families, schools and professionals to ensure children receive an appropriate education and are safe. Where needed, you will take action in line with legal guidance. This is a varied role where you will build relationships, provide advice and ensure every child’s right to education is upheld.

About you:

You will have experience working with children, young people and families, ideally within education or children’s services. You’ll be confident working independently, managing a caseload and making informed decisions. Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build positive relationships while providing appropriate challenge when needed. You should have a good understanding of safeguarding and an interest in education, with the ability to assess learning and keep accurate records. A relevant qualification or equivalent experience is required.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

You’ll be part of a supportive and committed team within the EHE and CME services, working together to ensure children are safe and receiving a suitable education. We offer opportunities to develop your skills and a collaborative environment where your contribution is valued. This is a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children and families across Wigan.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK, and you must maintain a valid (active) right to work. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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For further information, please contact Sarah Arnold, EHE & CME Manager - Sarah.arnold@wigan.gov.uk

Interview dates:

Priority Candidates: 6th July 2026

All other Candidates: 10th July 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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