Virtual School Education Case Worker HCC607586 Winchester, England
Job description
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent (Term Time Only)
Closing Date: Tuesday 21st March
Interview Date: Thursday 30th March
The Virtual School Case Officer will be highly accurate and methodical, have excellent attention to detail, be able to use her/his own initiative and have a positive demeanour. The Virtual School Case Officer is someone able to deliver solutions.
You will need to be resilient to the many challenges which are part of this role but also to embrace the opportunities and possibilities it brings. Excellent organisation, and ICT skills will be essential as you support other professionals in securing appropriate education provision for this vulnerable cohort and continue to support their journey through education as appropriate.
You will need to be able to form excellent relationships with schools, colleges, carers, social workers, and other service providers to provide guidance, challenge and support to ensure a cohesive and aspirational approach to supporting the education of children in care.
The role demands someone who can deal with sometimes distressing and challenging situations with a calm and empathetic manner. Having an understanding of children and young people who have experienced trauma as well as understanding the demands on schools is extremely advantageous.
The staff of the Virtual School monitor the educational progress and achievement of children in the care of Hampshire and have a focus of raising the educational achievement of these children and young people, both as individuals and as a cohort.
The Virtual School also holds the responsibility for offering advice and guidance in respect of educational matters for previously looked after and adopted children and young people and currently a strategic role for children with a social worker.
This is a highly rewarding role where you’ll have the opportunity and autonomy to really make a difference. If you are passionate to help us in making a positive difference to vulnerable children’s lives every day, then we would like to hear from you.
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
