Application Deadline: 4 August 2025
Department: Childrens Services
Location: Torbay Council
Compensation: £25,584 - £27,269 / year
Description
Job Description & Person Specification >
Torbay Vulnerable Pupils and Virtual School are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Vulnerable Pupils Support Officer! This role places you at the heart of our efforts, working collaboratively to raise educational standards and promote positive outcomes. You'll experience a wide variety of duties and gain valuable knowledge within our forward-thinking and highly supportive team.
In this role, you will work closely with the Casework Officer to arrange education for children who are unable to attend school or are on a reduced timetable. You'll collaborate across services to develop a multi-agency response to needs. Additionally, you'll support Officers conducting home visits and act as a point of contact for lone-working Officers, ensuring they are well-supported and can maximise their impact on the outcomes for children and young people.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise work, and a commitment to providing excellent service in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
Joining our team means benefiting from a highly supportive and encouraging environment, enhancing your ability to effectively support the Vulnerable Pupils Team. If you are committed to making a positive impact and have the skills and dedication to support, we would love to hear from you!
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.
If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/vulnerable-pupils-support-officer/
For an informal chat please contact Dan Hamer on 01803 206281 or dan.hamer@torbay.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 11th August 2025.
Our adverts do sometimes close early - even where there's a published deadline - so if you're keen, please apply as soon as possible.
Skills
Essential:
* Effective ICT and administration skills to use case recording systems and Microsoft applications.
* Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences including parents/carers and other professionals.
* Ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners across agency boundaries.
* Effective organisational skills to meet deadlines.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Knowledge
Essential:
* Sound knowledge of Child Protection and safeguarding procedures.
* Knowledge of keeping Children Safe in Education.
* The impact of trauma and attachment difficulties on learning and attainment.
* Knowledge of working with schools as a system.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
* Experience of working with children and young people.
* Experience of supporting needs and delivering evidence informed intervention programmes.
* Experience of and commitment to multi agency working.
* Experience of using IT systems for diary management, case recording, report writing and emails.
* Experience of work in relation to young people and children with complex needs.
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