About The Role
We are looking for a dedicated professional with a passion for education and safeguarding to join our team as an Elective Home Education Officer. Elective Home Education (EHE) is an increasingly common choice for parents, offering flexibility and personalised learning opportunities for children. However, it is not always appropriate, particularly for some of Bexley's most vulnerable children.
In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring EHE cases within the borough, ensuring that the education being provided is suitable and that children's needs are met. You will undertake home visits, provide advice and guidance to parents and carers, and work proactively to ensure that EHE decisions are appropriate and well-informed. Where concerns arise, you will take prompt action, including making referrals to social care or issuing improvement notices where necessary.
You will also work closely with schools and other partners to reduce inappropriate EHE declarations, support parents to consider alternative options where needed, and assist with reintegration into mainstream education when circumstances change. This is a key role in ensuring that every EHE child in Bexley receives a safe, high-quality education and that the Local Authority meets its statutory duties for both education and safeguarding.
Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.
Contract: Full Time/Permanent
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Paul Murphy on Email:
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional with experience of working in education, safeguarding, or a related field. You will have a strong understanding of children's educational needs and the importance of safeguarding, combined with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
The ideal candidate will:
* Have knowledge of Elective Home Education, relevant legislation, and statutory guidance (or the ability to acquire this quickly).
* Be confident in working with parents, carers, and children, providing advice and guidance in a supportive yet professional manner.
* Have experience of casework, assessment, or monitoring, ideally within education, social care, or a safeguarding environment.
* Be able to identify and escalate safeguarding concerns promptly in line with statutory procedures.
* Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
* Be a clear and persuasive communicator, capable of working effectively with schools, social care, health, and other professionals.
* Be comfortable undertaking home visits and lone working, using professional judgement to manage risk.
* Be IT-literate, with the ability to use databases, produce reports, and make effective use of digital tools.
* Demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice, ensuring services are accessible to all.
* Be proactive, solution-focused, and committed to continuous professional development.
For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
About Us
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.
Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.
Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council's existing employees. The Council's Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.