Children Missing in Education Officer Ely, England
Job description
Children Missing Education Officers act to fulfil the Local Authority’s statutory duties under 436A of the Education Act 1996, to make arrangements to identify and locate Children Missing Education (CME).
The Children Missing in Education Officers sits within the Attendance Service, who's over arching role is to ensure that children access education.
For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Melissa Archer on 07824548609 or email [email protected]
What will you be doing?You will be contributing to the Local Authorities statutory duties in relation to Children Missing Education (CME), working closely with professionals across Children’s services. Where you will take a lead on CME investigations to locate children believed to be missing education.
You will act as a key contact for schools and children’s services on matters related to children missing education. Effective information sharing is critical for the role to ensure resources are used effectively to support the early lives of young children to help prevent poor outcomes.
You will be expected to take prompt action, as early intervention is crucial to discharging this duty effectively in ensuring that children are safe and receiving suitable education.
About youIt is essential that applicants are educated to As/ A level standard or equivalent.
You should have in depth understanding of the Local Authority’s safeguarding duties and responsibilities, with the ability to apply them within the remit of the role.
An understanding of the needs of children, parents and schools. Working with them to ensure that children are safe and receiving suitable education.
You should be able to engage and work closely with colleagues, parents, and professionals from external organisations.
As well as having a strong resilience when working with conflicting priorities in a challenging and fast pace environment with tight deadlines and the ability to manage.
You will need to have the ability to understand relevant legislation and guidance and apply it appropriately to the duties of the post.
Full training and a supportive induction will be given to the successful candidate.About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
Our benefitsWe value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits:
- Flexible working
- Flexible Bank Holidays
- A comprehensive wellbeing package
- Our Cambs Rewards employee discounts
- A comprehensive pension scheme
- IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network.
- Camweb our staff intranet helping to keep you informed
- An employee recognition scheme
