Education Engagement Officer

Job Title: Education Engagement Officer
Two Vacancies Available
Team: Education Early Years Inclusion & Place Planning
Salary: £27,687 to £29,669 per annum
35 Hours per Week
Location: County Hall, Worcester
Permanent

The Role
Worcestershire Children First have created a new role to support the Children Who Cannot Attend School (CCAS) Panel that brings an exciting opportunity within our education services. We are looking for an Education Engagement Officer who shares our passion for keeping children and young people at the heart of everything we do, providing a good education for all, and acting in a professional and timely way to protect children from harm whilst supporting and embracing inclusivity and diversity.

About Us
The Worcestershire Children First CCAS panel and process is a fresh approach to working with partners to support children who cannot attend school and began in September 2023. The Panel’s core purpose is to conduct the Local Authority’s duty and work collaboratively to ensure that all Worcestershire children have access to a suitable education where they are unable to attend school through illness, exclusion or another reason. Solutions may involve advice and guidance, school to school support, signposting to resources or other services or providing intervention / provision.

We are seeking an Education Engagement Officer with a child-centred and collaborative approach to supporting children and young people to overcome their barriers to education, many of which will be anxiety-related. The children and young people will be identified by the CCAS Panel. As an Education Engagement Officer you will use a variety of techniques to gain children and young people’s views about education in meaningful ways, alongside the views of their parent(s)/carer(s), and, with regular supervision and case discussions with an Educational Psychologist, prepare and deliver appropriate intervention and support to promote a gradual return to education and enable children and young people to reach their aspirations. You will also liaise with education settings/providers about best-practice strategies and support to meet the individual needs of children who cannot attend school.

For more information regarding the role please contact Faye Hingley, Senior Educational Psychologist (fhingley@worcschildrenfirst.org.uk)
 

Benefits
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look!  Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 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. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• 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.

How to Apply
Application forms are invited to apply for this role.

Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.

Please submit your application form to Recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 18^th September 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday, 26^th September 2024