Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has an exciting opportunity within the Education Participation Advisory Service (EPAS) for an Officer to join the team. This post will be part of the Attendance and Elective Home Education advisory team.
The role will involve supporting senior officers in managing the children not in school (CNIS) caseloads, working closely with children, families and schools, as well as other agencies. This covers children who are electively home educated and children missing education. The officer may also be expected to support other areas of EPAS, particularly in relation to school attendance.
The EPAS team is responsible for a number of areas including Children Missing Education, Elective Home Education, Permanent Exclusions, suspension and permanent exclusion prevention guidance, attendance support, the legal aspects of attendance/absence and the issuing of child chaperone badges, work permits and entertainment licenses.
Key Responsibilities
* Champion children’s rights to appropriate education – providing appropriate guidance and challenge to school leaders and governors to ensure that statutory responsibilities are met.
* Support staff within education settings to develop inclusive practice and environments – sharing policy and best practice; especially relating to attendance, exclusion and meeting the needs of children and young people likely to be more vulnerable to achieving.
* Facilitate partnership working between families, education settings, health and social care partners to ensure that the support provided to children and young people meets their whole needs.
* Work closely with families, schools/colleges and other professionals to address issues preventing children and young people from accessing full time and appropriate education – improving education outcomes.
Requirements
* A Degree level qualification (or equivalent) or have the ability to demonstrate through relevant experience an equivalent level of knowledge.
* Experience of working with children, young people and their families
* Experience of providing guidance, advice and challenge to other professionals
* Experience of multi-agency working
What We Offer
* Flexible working, and agile working arrangements.
* A comprehensive training and development programme
* Generous annual leave entitlements with opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – a 24 hour independent, free and confidential advice and support service
* Family and carer friendly policies
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Employee benefits including subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme and staff discounts
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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