Overview
To support the maintenance of an effective and efficient system to ensure that the Council are fully compliant with Statutory Guidance and best practice relating to Personal Education Plans for Looked After Children. To support the Quality Assurance process relating to Personal Education Plans. To support the operational transactional needs of the Virtual School in terms of payment of pupil premium money, processing of orders and invoices and reconciling petty cash.
Responsibilities
* To ensure that PEP meetings and reviews are scheduled and completed within statutory timescales, maintaining an accurate database of such information.
* To ensure that each PEP is Quality Assured on completion and provide a clear and timely feedback to schools and colleges through the ePEP system.
* To liaise appropriately and effectively with Social Workers, Schools and officers from other service areas and ensure that effective working relationships are maintained.
* To support the operational transactional needs of the Virtual School in terms of payment of pupil premium money, processing of orders and invoices and reconciling petty cash.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience of and an understanding of the educational needs of children who are in care and the skills to work with a range of professionals to ensure these needs are identified and met through effective quality assurance of plans.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to advise and support partners, with confidence to challenge where appropriate.
* Excellent organisational and IT skills will be needed to monitor and maintain core information and finance systems with the ability to produce concise data and reports.
* The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
Organisation Values and Benefits
We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We\'ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.
We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:
* Work with a resident focus
* Support local leaders
* Committed to the borough
* Delivery high performance
* Take ownership and drive change
You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page
Benefits
Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:
* 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years\' service
* The option to purchase additional annual leave.
* An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
* Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
* Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
* Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
* Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
* Staff recognition and celebration events.
* Peer support groups
Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you\'re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.
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