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Engagement and Support Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Mehefin 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £32,076 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Mehefin 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8QR |
| Cwmni: | Suffolk County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 15094 |
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- Suffolk County Council – Alternative Tuition Service, Montgomery Road, IP2 8QR - Community based
- £32,076 per annum (pro rata for part time)
37 hours per week (Term time only) - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as an Engagement and Support Officer you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.
Your role and responsibilities
The Alternative Tuition Service at Suffolk County Council are seeking to employ a suitably qualified individual to support the service by supporting pupils with their education through our bespoke packages.
Support pupils working independently at home via online learning platforms to engage fully with the learning materials that are on offer to them by:
- using measures such as attendance to identify those young people needing further encouragement and support
- using all means of technology available (video calling, emailing, phone calls etc) to build the necessary relationships to promote engagement and pupils’ educational progression
- supporting teachers with elements of teaching and resources
- managing the process for contact with parents/carers of students
- requesting, recording and filing any medical evidence to support authorised absence
- liaising with other professionals and families to improve engagement and progression
- attending or leading various meetings including family, network, Education Welfare Officers, pupil progression pathway
- generating reports to keep teachers and managers informed and facilitate targeting those Young People and families needing support
- supporting exams officers with exam arrangements/duties.
You will need
- Relevant experience of working directly with children, young people and their families.
- Empathy and resilience to deal with managing parents and families under pressure.
- Experience of solution focused approaches in practice.
- Ability to recognise Child Protection and risk issues and alert concerns to manager.
- Proven use of effective communication to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge and experience of using a range of IT packages.
- Effective and proven experience of working in a team.
- Proven ability to make constructive contribution to meetings and negotiate with a range of stakeholders, settings, and contexts.
- We are looking to find the right fit based on shared values and motivated candidates.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply, even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
Alternative Tuition Service is Suffolk County Council’s statutory education service and provides an education for all children and young people who are permanently excluded from school. We are a friendly team who work together to best support the children we are working with. Our base at Montgomery Road, Ipswich is staffed every day in term time.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Tabitha Jones for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 07860 824057 or emailing tabitha.jones@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 18 June 2024
Interview date: 27 & 28 June 2024
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
plus more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
- £32,076 per annum (pro rata for part time)
37 hours per week (Term time only) - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as an Engagement and Support Officer you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.
Your role and responsibilities
The Alternative Tuition Service at Suffolk County Council are seeking to employ a suitably qualified individual to support the service by supporting pupils with their education through our bespoke packages.
Support pupils working independently at home via online learning platforms to engage fully with the learning materials that are on offer to them by:
- using measures such as attendance to identify those young people needing further encouragement and support
- using all means of technology available (video calling, emailing, phone calls etc) to build the necessary relationships to promote engagement and pupils’ educational progression
- supporting teachers with elements of teaching and resources
- managing the process for contact with parents/carers of students
- requesting, recording and filing any medical evidence to support authorised absence
- liaising with other professionals and families to improve engagement and progression
- attending or leading various meetings including family, network, Education Welfare Officers, pupil progression pathway
- generating reports to keep teachers and managers informed and facilitate targeting those Young People and families needing support
- supporting exams officers with exam arrangements/duties.
You will need
- Relevant experience of working directly with children, young people and their families.
- Empathy and resilience to deal with managing parents and families under pressure.
- Experience of solution focused approaches in practice.
- Ability to recognise Child Protection and risk issues and alert concerns to manager.
- Proven use of effective communication to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge and experience of using a range of IT packages.
- Effective and proven experience of working in a team.
- Proven ability to make constructive contribution to meetings and negotiate with a range of stakeholders, settings, and contexts.
- We are looking to find the right fit based on shared values and motivated candidates.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply, even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
Alternative Tuition Service is Suffolk County Council’s statutory education service and provides an education for all children and young people who are permanently excluded from school. We are a friendly team who work together to best support the children we are working with. Our base at Montgomery Road, Ipswich is staffed every day in term time.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Tabitha Jones for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 07860 824057 or emailing tabitha.jones@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 18 June 2024
Interview date: 27 & 28 June 2024
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
plus more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).