Inclusion Officer
- Employer
- City of Wolverhampton Council
- Location
- Wolverhampton
- Salary
- £23,953 - £27,514
- Closing date
- 15 Sep 2022
- Reference
- WLV000004418
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Community
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- See advert details
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
1 Permanent Post
Full time – 37 hours Term Time + 2 weeks.
Salary: NJC Grade 5 - Pro rata.
The Inclusion Service is seeking an Inclusion Officer to play a key role in reducing school exclusion and promoting inclusive practice within schools in Wolverhampton. The postholder will be joining an established team with a proven record of success, and be responsible for upholding the high standard of delivery.
The post will be part of the Inclusion & Attendance Team, which is located within the Inclusion and Empowerment Service, falling with in the Education Directorate in the LA.
The postholder will work closely with pupils, schools and other key partners, providing support and challenge to reduce pupil exclusions. They will deliver direct therapeutic and learning interventions to improve the engagement and progress of pupils at risk of exclusion. They will help to achieve improved educational outcomes for vulnerable children through the promotion of inclusive and restorative practice in schools.
The postholder will approach the young person in a holistic, 360 way, working with a range of stakeholders and professionals relevant to the pupil. The postholder will be expected to support the school to put strategies and recommendations in place that will enable the young person to have the best chance of success. The postholder will support pupil transition between schools, and deliver relevant training to schools and partners.
Excellent communication and engagement skills, together with drive, flexibility and creativity are required for this post. You will need a good general standard of education including recording case notes and ICT systems, a working knowledge of the statutory education sector and an understanding of the factors affecting disadvantaged young people. You will need a good knowledge of SEND and how social care factors can affect pupils outcomes. Experience of working with children and young people in a professional capacity is essential for this post. A desire to develop knowledge and understanding around this area throughout the service and within schools and other partners is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a valuable contribution to improving the life chances of vulnerable learners in Wolverhampton, whilst also driving the wider council priorities forward.
For further information please contact Amanda Haddon on 01902 550621 or email amanda.haddon@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Diversity We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our workforce has a voice, employees feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more hereRecruitment of Ex-Offenders We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here Employment Information Workshops If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is £18,333 to £27,514 (Grades 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application process and what it is like to work for us, please book onto one of our monthly briefings - Learn more here Working for us For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.
Supporting documents
Inclusion Support Officer JD.pdf
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The City of Wolverhampton Council employs over 5,000 people in more than 600 different trades and professions. We are committed to representing Wolverhampton’s diverse community and therefore strongly encourage applications from all applicants meeting the essential criteria. The council operate a guaranteed interview policy for veterans who have served in the military, those who have previously been under our care and are under the age of 25 and disabled candidates, where it is evidenced that the essential criteria of the post is met.
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- Index linked pension
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- Job share
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- http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01902 552345
- Location
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City of Wolverhampton Council
Civic Centre
St. Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 1HE
United Kingdom
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