11 - 16 Support Officer

Are you passionate about making a difference to Wakefield children in care (CiC)? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

About the Role:

• This role is dedicated to supporting the 11-16 Cohort Lead within the Virtual School. It involves working collaboratively with a wide range of services, including social care, schools, and other professionals, to ensure that Children in Care (CiC) and other vulnerable groups receive the support they need throughout their educational journey and achieve the best possible outcomes. Key aspects of the role include supporting the Personal Education Plan (PEP) process, contributing to multi-agency working, and assisting with the delivery of training across services.
• The post holder will work proactively to promote positive educational outcomes for Children in Care, building and maintaining effective partnerships with schools, parents/carers, professionals, and other relevant agencies.
• This is a Term Time Only role

Key Responsibilities:

• Advocate for the educational needs of Children in Care and Care Leavers, promoting strong academic progress, high levels of attendance, and equal opportunities to achieve success across educational settings and council services.
• Support the Lead Officer in driving improvements in educational outcomes for identified groups within the cohort supported by this role.
• Share and apply knowledge of the effects of attachment, trauma, and loss on learning and the wider development of Children in Care, helping professionals to better understand and respond to these needs.

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Tom Foster

Tel: 01977 723608

E-mail: tomfoster@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

Thinking about relocating to join us? Eligible candidates may receive up to £8,000 in relocation support to help make the move easier.

Eligibility is subject to our relocation policy and criteria, including specific requirements relating to the distance between your current home, your new home, and your workplace. To qualify, your new home must be closer to your workplace than your current home.

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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