Exclusion and Reintegration Support Officer

Hillingdon Council; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of children and young people at risk of exclusion. This role focuses on supporting educational outcomes and creating tailored support packages to help reintegrate pupils back into school. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development, this position offers a fulfilling career path for those passionate about education. If you're motivated and resilient, apply now to help shape the future of our community's youth.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Mental Health Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at Leisure Centres

Travel Support

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children at risk of exclusion, preferably in a school setting.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Officer in collaborating with schools and partners.
• Facilitate reintegration of excluded pupils into education.

Skills

Experience with children at risk of exclusion

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to create support packages

Adaptability

Job description

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional experienced in working with children and young people who are at risk of or have been permanently excluded from school.

The Exclusions and Reintegration Support Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the Lead Exclusions and Reintegration Officer. This involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance educational outcomes and ensure the successful reintegration of excluded pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Lead Exclusions and Reintegration Officer in their work with schools, multi-agency teams, and other partners.
• Improve educational outcomes for children and young people at risk of exclusion.
• Facilitate the reintegration of excluded pupils back into school or alternative provision.
• Create bespoke support packages for children and young people at risk of exclusion.
• Manage a busy schedule, ensuring all tasks are completed within deadlines.

Skills and Competencies:

• Experience working with children and young people at risk of or permanently excluded from school, preferably in a mainstream school or local authority setting.
• Passionate about enabling all children and young people to meet their academic potential.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a busy schedule.
• Proactive in creating tailored support packages.
• Strong interpersonal skills, approachable and friendly.
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations.
• Supportive of staff and the team around the child.

About You:

We are looking to appoint a dynamic practitioner who is passionate about helping children and young people achieve their academic potential. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, organised, and proactive, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a busy schedule. They should be supportive of staff and the team around the child, approachable, and friendly.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to improving educational outcomes for pupils.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

If you are motivated, resilient, and have a passion for supporting pupils and their families, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help us make a positive impact on education in our community.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
  

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject tothe following pre-employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note:Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.