Access and Inclusion Officer - Aylesbury, United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire Council

Buckinghamshire Council
Buckinghamshire Council
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Aylesbury, United Kingdom

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Description

Salary
£30,416 - £31,858


Reference number
BUC11405


Contract type
Permanent


Working hours
Full Time


Level of DBS check required
Enhanced with Barred List


Date posted
8 Apr 2024, 11 p.m.


Application deadline
7 May 2024


Interview date
10 Apr 2024


Overview:


An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Early Years SEND, Access and Inclusion Team within the Early Years Service.

If you're looking for a role which is varied and diverse, you have excellent communication skills and are proficient in data management then this could be the role for you.

We currently have 1 full time, permanent role available.

About us:


Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses.

We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected
- only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey.

You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.


About the role:


As an Access & Inclusion Officer you will be identifying & contacting families who are eligible to receive 2-year funding.

You will be supporting them to access a place for their child with an early years provider and using creative and diverse ways to promote early years funding, in particular the 2 year funding offer.

You will provide telephone guidance, virtual and digital information to families and professionals on funding schemes and accessing childcare.

You'll be managing & analysing data to support take up of funded places and demonstrating the impact of our work.


As well as being desk based, which includes a combination of home and office working, you will also be involved in outreach sessions countywide to advise families on their eligibility and promote all aspects of our service.

Therefore, it is essential for the role that you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for travel around the county.

Please see attached job description for further information.


About you:


Customer service experience would also be ideal in this role, as you will need to communicate clearly with families of all backgrounds, both verbally and in writing, ensuring they understand the services we offer and their eligibility.

Please see job description for full person specification.


Other information:

To find out more about this exciting role contact: Vanessa Mills - Access Manager or Hayley Abel Early Years SEND Manager on


Closing Date:
Tuesday 7th May 2024


Interviews:
Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th May at Walton Street Offices

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

  • All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
  • All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order').

Our values and culture:


We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.


By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

  • fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events


At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it's important to us that all our colleagues feel enga
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