Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker

We Do Social Work; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

We Do Social Work is seeking a organised Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker to support children and young people without a school place and help them access suitable education. This fast-paced role requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

The successful candidate will work with schools, families and local partners to coordinate placement plans, monitor cases and ensure timely action, while remaining

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Good data entry, data analysis and IT skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support to the Fair Access and Missing Education team.
• Maintain accurate records and complete data entry tasks.
• Analyse data and prepare information to support effective decision-making.
• Help coordinate support plans and actions to reintegrate children and young people into education.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to support access to appropriate school placements.
• Monitor cases, follow up on actions and ensure deadlines are met.
• Adapt to changing priorities and support the smooth running of the service.

Skills

Administrative skills

Data entry

Data analysis

IT skills

Communication

Education

GCSEs Maths & English (Grade 5+)

Job description

Job Opportunity: Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker

We are looking for an organised, adaptable and proactive Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker to support children and young people who do not currently have a school place and help them access suitable education.

This is a fast-paced role that requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support to the Fair Access and Missing Education team.

• Maintain accurate records and complete data entry tasks.

• Analyse data and prepare information to support effective decision-making.

• Help coordinate support plans and actions to reintegrate children and young people into education.

• Work with relevant stakeholders to support access to appropriate school placements.

• Monitor cases, follow up on actions and ensure deadlines are met.

• Adapt to changing priorities and support the smooth running of the service.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

• Good data entry, data analysis and IT skills.

• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing deadlines.

• A flexible, resilient and proactive approach to work.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade 5 or above.

• Previous experience in administration, project support or school admissions is beneficial but not essential.

Working Arrangements

• Full-time position: 37 hours per week.

• Hybrid working, with just two days on-site per month.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys administrative and coordination work and wants to make a positive difference by helping children and young people access education.

If you are organised, adaptable and ready to take on a varied role in a busy team, we would love to hear from you.