Lead Advocate for Care-Experienced Learners

Ad Warrior Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

41 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

RNN Group is seeking a Designated Lead to advocate for vulnerable learners across multiple sites in Rotherham and Worksop. The role focuses on coordinating support, ensuring statutory compliance and driving progress for eligible students.

You will work with curriculum teams and external agencies to promote achievement and smoother transitions into higher education or employment. A strong background in safeguarding and student support is essential.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualification in health and social care, youth work or social studies; teaching qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Statutory Compliance: lead operational contact for multi-agency support to remain compliant with DfE guidance.
• ePEP Coordination: schedule, chair and complete electronic Personal Education Plans within deadlines.
• Tracking & Monitoring: monitor attendance, retention, achievement and progress of vulnerable students.
• Attendance Intervention: implement rapid intervention strategies through monitoring and outreach.
• Reporting: prepare termly and annual reports on student performance and unmet needs.
• Liaison & Partnership: maintain strong relationships with College, Virtual Schools and Local Authorities.
• Policy & Admin: review policies to support vulnerable groups and manage VSN administrative systems.
• Promote educational achievement and wellbeing of care-experienced learners.
• Embed trauma-informed practice and provide guidance to curriculum teams.

Education

English & Maths Level 2

Level 3 Health & Social Care / Youth Work / Social Studies

Teaching qualification (Level 3+) advantageous

Job description

RNN Group is seeking a Designated Lead to advocate for vulnerable learners across multiple sites in Rotherham and Worksop. The role focuses on coordinating support, ensuring statutory compliance and driving progress for eligible students.

You will work with curriculum teams and external agencies to promote achievement and smoother transitions into higher education or employment. A strong background in safeguarding and student support is essential.