Worcestershire County Council
Job Title: Education Engagement Officer (EHE)
Salary: £20,501 to £21,906 per annum
Working Hours: 28 Hours per week for 39 weeks (Term time only) salary reflects this
Location: Hybrid Working/Pershore Civic Centre
Team: Education Engagement - Inclusion/EHE
Employment Type: Permanent
The Role
The Education Engagement Officer (EHE) will play a crucial role within the Education Access Team, working to support educational outcomes for our EHE children and young people, with a particular focus on supporting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) families. Working closely with Schools, families and partner agencies you will work to identify barriers to learning and support families to overcome these. The role of Education Engagement Officer (EHE) will require the postholder to work collaboratively with external agencies to promote effective practice and show a commitment to Safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people as a priority. This post will involve offering support and guidance to families and Schools and will be central to the Local Authority fulfilling its statutory duties around EHE exclusions, ensuring that all children are receiving the education to which they are entitled.
For informal enquiries about the role and information, please contact Kate Turner – Education Engagement Manager, Tel: 01905 643592 or Email: kturner1@worcestershire.gov.uk
Benefits
* Great Holiday Entitlement: 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years.
* Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
* Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
* Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Equality & Diversity
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date
8th March 2026
Anticipated Interview Date
13th March 2026
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