- Suffolk County Council - Info Bar, Constantine House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DH / Hybrid
- £38,223 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months
- Experience working with children and families within education and children's services
- Experience of line management
- A positive 'can do' approach to working with families and partner agencies
- A high level of knowledge and experience of working with children with SEND and their families
- An ability to hit the ground running within the role, bringing transferable skills that will strengthen and improve the existing skills in the team
- A minimum of GSCE Maths and English or equivalent, alongside a relevant degree/level 6 qualification or equivalent experience.
Lead Education Training and Employment Coordinator - Ipswich, United Kingdom - Suffolk County Council
Description
We're focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Lead Education Training and Employment Coordinator in the Youth Justice Service you'll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.
Your role and responsibilities
As the Lead Education Training and Employment Coordinator within the Suffolk Youth Justice Service, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes, Educational Psychologists, Social Workers, Police Officers, Practitioners, Probation Officers, Speech and Language Therapists, Substance Misuse Workers and Mental Health Professionals.
You will work with colleagues across Suffolk County Council to ensure that every child open to our service receives their full entitlement to education and has the opportunity to fulfil their unique potential. You will utilise your communication skills to hear the voice of the child and ensure this is effectively communicated to colleagues and professionals working with the child and their family. As part of your role you will oversee the work of the Education Training and Employment Coordinators in locality teams and attend countywide meetings relating to children open to the service. You will also to build relationships with local education providers and attend multi-agency meetings to improve and re-establish children's engagement with education, employment and training.
What you will need
You can view a full list of requirements in the . If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
You will sit within the Suffolk Youth Justice Service which is dedicated to changing the lives of young people in Suffolk. We work with children and young people to help them stop offending, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead successful lives. Alongside this we work with victims of youth crime using restorative approaches. As part of our work, we support and encourage the rights of young people, keep them safe and promote their physical and mental wellbeing.
Empowering Everyone
We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our .