R2r102475 - Inclusion Outreach Advisor (1 X Full - Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom - Southend-on-Sea City Council

Southend-on-Sea City Council
Southend-on-Sea City Council
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Your New Organisation:

Southend-On-Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community.

We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the Southend 2050 ambition and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Southend itself is a vibrant place to live and work, offering coastal living alongside excellent and fast transport links into London.


Working for Southend-On-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment.

As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from regulatory services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, social services, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities.

The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in several exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.


Your new role:


An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 Outreach Advisors (QTS required) - 1 full time position (37 hours per week) and 1 part time (2 days per week 14 hours) in the Inclusion Team starting as soon as possible.

The Inclusion Outreach Team forms part of the Inclusion Team.

We work in partnership with schools (including Academies), services and families to increase inclusive practice, identify and remove barriers to learning, aid the prevention of fixed term and permanent suspensions and support reintegration into education.

In addition, the role itself would also support the work of Children Missing Education and those who are electively home educated.


The Inclusion team has grown significantly, and we are pleased with the success of the team and are keen to have like-minded people on board for this exciting journey ahead.


As an Outreach Advisor Teacher, you will be part of a team responsible for duties related to children's access to education, the role carries out a range of diverse functions including completing observations, offering advice/strategies to schools, role modelling, providing written reports to support EHCP assessments and supporting the Inclusion Outreach Leads with organizing and delivering CPD events.

You will take an active role in supporting schools/families in accessing support through signposting to other services, resources, provisions and local facilities for parents and children.


The role will be a blend of based at the civic centre, visiting schools and other settings and some hybrid working but depending on needs of school/service this may change.
The Outreach Advisor role pro-rata 37 hours pw, salary range is term-time +
optional 2 extra weeks is (salary quoted is based on 41 weeks per year) L8
£32,911:


  • £38,172
The Outreach Advisor role
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4 days pw, salary range is term-time +
optional 2 extra weeks is (salary quoted is based on 41 weeks per year) L8
£13,164:

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£15,268

What you'll need to succeed:


To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to keep clear, comprehensive, and accurate records, have good attention to detail and be able to communicate effectively in writing and in person.

Previous experience of working with schools, statutory frameworks and use of Capita ONE would also be an advantage. You will need to demonstrate effective listening skills and ability to challenge with confidence where necessary, explaining your reasoning.


Training will be provided however, this role requires independent working, knowledge seeking and an attitude to regular reflection, review and improvement as legislation is updated.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference.


QTS is essential for this role.

What you'll get in return:


If you join the Council, you will enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working (with a blended approach to office and home working), salary sacrifice schemes,
25 days holiday in a full-time contract (excluding bank holidays) and excellent training and development opportunities.

A full list of benefits provided by Southend-on-Sea City Council can be found on the Jobs at the council web page under the "
_Why Work for us Tab_".


What you need to do now:

Please note that interviews will be held 11th and 13th December 2023.


Southend-on-Sea City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.
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