Role Overview
Grade D - £45,091 – £53,460
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week, hybrid. Post holder will work from Birmingham City Council buildings as business needs dictate.
Responsibilities
* Leading the co‑ordination and ensuring quality assurance of the support provided by the team to children in receipt of an off‑site direction/managed move or provision under section 19 of the 1996 Education Act due to medical needs or permanent exclusion.
* Ensuring the delivery of effective partnership working with all key stakeholders.
* Lead and develop a team to ensure efficient, effective and responsive professional support and implement a collaborative approach to support for inclusion based on managing a team.
* Leading the allocation of Managed Move Coordinators; ensuring regular team meetings and communications so that service delivery issues and team concerns are addressed; ensuring all statutory duties are met, interventions are informed by best practice and agreed procedures.
* Diligently contribute to developing and leading shared practice in the context of integrated working, ensuring all staff are aware of appropriate early help responses and services.
* Promote the support for children and young people not able to attend their current school.
* Provide robust evidence of impact of the team’s work through the provision of statistical data and management information; ensure timely and accurate provision of information to inform future planning with the aim of improving outcomes for children.
* Represent the local authority at the alternative provision network, including delivery of training and implementation of measures to improve safeguarding and inclusive practice delivered through a range of other LA and national network meetings.
* Ensure data quality and the integrity of management information through the proper use and safekeeping of data and record systems.
* Manage staff using HR procedures as appropriate, managing standards through evidence‑based supervision and My Appraisal.
* Ensure that the LA and Service priorities are being met and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and ethical requirements such as GDPR.
* Prepare and present reports and an analysis of statistics to the Exclusions Prevention Lead Officer and Head of Service and ensure accurate data to evidence key performance indicators is available as required.
* Ensure the City Council’s commitment to equal opportunities and diversity is delivered through service policy and practice; promote anti‑discriminatory practice and inclusion in the service area.
* Assess risk and advise senior staff of issues, needs and trends likely to impact on effective service planning.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
Qualifications
High standard of education, and at least three years’ social work or school inclusion experience working in local authorities or school roles with a strategic focus on behaviour, pastoral and attendance. Experience working with vulnerable children and families, schools and multi‑agency collaboration, and multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency work.
Practical knowledge of legislation affecting children and families including the 1996 Education Act.
Experience of statistical reporting and manipulating/ collating/ analysing/ presenting data for performance management purposes.
A positive and sensitive approach to work, colleagues and customers. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Benefits & Working Conditions
Supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for regular supervision, team meetings and professional development activities. Training to enhance knowledge of home education and safeguarding practices.
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to employing, retaining and developing all people. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For any DBS check will be undertaken. Proof of right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants. Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
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