At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
About The Role
Senior Virtual School Education Advisor (Child Protection and Child in Need - Secondary). You will collaborate closely with schools, safeguarding leads, social workers, parents/carers and council colleagues to drive forward positive change, champion educational achievement, and unlock the potential of every young person. This role is 0.6 FTE, with flexibility over days and times, and is a fixed-term contract for 3 years beginning September 2026.
Key Responsibilities
* Work directly with schools/settings, designated safeguarding leads, parents/carers and council colleagues to drive up standards, attendance, attainment and progress for children with a social worker.
* Provide advice and guidance to schools, social workers and families on educational provision for children with a social worker (CP and CIN) at the secondary phase.
* Support schools and the local authority to use additional resources effectively and efficiently in line with departmental priorities and performance indicators.
* Contribute to the planning and delivery of training, support and advice for designated safeguarding leads, families/carers, social workers, AWSS officers and other stakeholders.
* Collect, analyse and present information to produce termly performance reports.
* Maintain an up-to-date understanding of relevant research and best practice in supporting the education of children with a social worker.
Requirements
Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check upon successful appointment.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. The Council is a Disability Confident Employer.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. Anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
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