Inclusion and Achievement Support Officer - Torquay, United Kingdom - Torbay Council

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within Torbay Virtual School in the role of Inclusion and Achievement Support Officer, to cover maternity leave, in championing the education of children and young people in care; supporting social workers, designated teachers and our external partners in achieving this.


You will be responsible for young people aged , which will include complex cases, resolving issues, addressing areas of conflict with all relevant agencies to remove barriers around education engagement and have an understanding of trauma informed and attachment aware practice to children, young people who are cared for.


Working closely with educators and being part of a team that promote inclusion and aspirational education attainment, outcomes and experiences for all young people cared for by the Local Authority whether placed in or our of borough, thus contributing to positive learning outcomes and transitions to the next phase of their education.

There will be responsibility for conducting assessments and delivering interventions, to include literacy, numeracy, social and behavioural interventions.


The post-holder will need to be able to work under pressure, to meet deadlines and to identify priorities when faced with competing demands.

Good numeracy and excellent verbal and written communication skills will be essential, as will the ability to build and maintain strong and positive working relationships with families, schools and a range of other professionals


This position is for a fixed term of 6 months from the start date.

This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role.

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 8th April 2024.

Skills:


Essential:

  • Able to communicate effectively with service users and professionals face to face and virtually, to ensure understanding, engagement and effective sharing and management of information.
  • Able to make significant decisions on complex matters which impact on outcomes for children by obtaining and analysing relevant information, involving all relevant parties, drawing informed conclusions and making effective judgements based on outcomes and risk.
  • The ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively to ensure duties are undertaken rigorously, consistently and effectively to agreed standards and deadlines through the school year.
  • Able to carry out assessments, plan and deliver trauma informed and attachment based packages of support.
  • Proven problemsolving skills including the ability to deal with emotional and challenging situations and bring about resolutions which meet the needs of all parties and deliver appropriate outcomes. The post holder whilst working with each educational establishment's policies will need to ensure the cohort are not disadvantaged by a 'one size fits all' approach. Some of these matters are likely to be complex and contentious with parties involved all having a vested interest. The post holder will need to act as a 'Champion' of the young person but ensure a consistent, objective and best interest for all outcome is reached.

As this post meets the requirements of the Immigration Act 2016 (part 7), the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Knowledge:


Essential:

  • Detailed knowledge of the practice and procedure of securing good educational outcomes for cared for children/young people by narrowing the attainment gap between them and their peers not in the care system.
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of processes within Children's Services regarding Cared For Children and the importance of the PEP process and its quality being captured within the statutory timescales for Care Plans.
  • Thorough knowledge of the current educational landscape both locally and nationally.
  • Trauma informed and attachment aware practices.
  • Understanding the importance of literacy skills for all young people.

Experience & Qualifications:


Essential:

  • Educated to A level standard or equivalent.
  • Work in a school/educational environment (paid or unpaid) with children and young people.
  • Experience of working with children, young people and families displaying behaviour which adults find difficult to understand.
  • Evidence of having delivered improved outcomes and impact for young people.

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