Job Title: Education Engagement Officer Salary: £24,834 to £26,534 per annum (based on 35hrs and term time only) 35 Hours per Week Location: County Hall Campus, Worcester Team: Education Engagement Team Permanent The Role: We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional with significant experience of the challenges faced by children and young people, to work collaboratively with families and Schools in preventing permanent exclusions, to ensure that all young people are able to access education, leading to improved overall outcomes. The Education Engagement Officer (Inclusion) will play a crucial role within the Education Engagement Team, working to support educational outcomes for our children and young people who are deemed ‘at risk’ of exclusion. Working closely with Schools, alternative providers, families and partner agencies you will work to identify barriers to learning and support families to overcome these. The postholder will be required to work collaboratively with external agencies to promote effective practice and show a commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people as a priority. This post will involve offering support and guidance to families and Schools and will be central to the Local Authority fulfilling their statutory duties around permanent exclusions, ensuring that all children are receiving the education to which they are entitled. For informal enquiries about the role and information, please contact: Sarah Flanagan – Education Engagement Manager, Tel: 01905 844750 or Email: sflanaganworcestershire.gov.uk We are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Benefits: You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look Some of these offers include: • Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know • Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government. • Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation. • Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS): This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care. Application Closing Date: Sunday 24th November 2024 Anticipated Interview Date: Monday 2nd December 2024 Attached documents Job Description and Person Specification Scale 6.pdf