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Admissions Caseworker - Ref: CH08724

Employer
Walsall Council
Location
West Midlands
Salary
G5 £26,409 - £30,060
Closing date
17 Jan 2025
Reference
612
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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Social Care – Children
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Admissions Caseworker - Ref: CH08724
Salary: G5 £26,409 - £30,060 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time

We have an opportunity for two Admissions Caseworkers to join the Admissions & Education Sufficiency Team.

The primary focus of these posts will be to undertake casework in relation to the school admissions and appeals processes.

You will assist with all aspects of the administration for midyear and phased admissions. The posts involves liaison with school and other local authorities as well as parents/carers.

You'll provide advice and support to parents and schools on all aspects of the admission process.

You should have experience of working in an office environment with a customer service focus and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

For further information please contact Alex Groom - alex.groom@walsall.gov.uk

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted.  Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.   Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

View Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing date: Friday 17th January 2025

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. Completion of a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for this role.

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01922 650000
Location
Civic Centre
Darwall Street
Walsall
West Midlands
WS1 1TP
United Kingdom

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