Post 16 Education Advocate

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established team is seeking an Education Advocate to support care-experienced young people in Bristol. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality personal education plans and successful educational outcomes. You'll work closely with various stakeholders, including social workers and education providers, to implement educational strategies and support young people's needs. Join a dynamic organization that values your contributions and offers a supportive work environment while making a significant impact on the community's future.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in education and working with care-experienced young people.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with young people and professionals to ensure educational plans.
• Support care-experienced young people across all aspects of their education.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Understanding of challenges faced by children in care

Planning and achieving educational success

Job description

Job Title: Education Advocate (Post 16)

Type: Permanent, Part-Time (0.6 FTE), pro-rata, working term-time only plus 5 days (22.2 hours per week)

The HOPE Virtual School is pleased to announce a recruitment opportunity for an Education Advocate (Post 16).

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join an established team and contribute to the virtual school's objectives in securing the best provision and educational outcomes for children in care. You will collaborate with young people, carers, social workers, education settings, and other professionals to ensure each child has a high-quality personal education plan that supports their education and training.

You will work closely with multi-agency partners and education providers to ensure the implementation of the educational plans and support care-experienced young people across all aspects of their education.

If you have experience working with young people in education, understand the challenges faced by children in care, and have experience in planning for and achieving success, we welcome your application.

Please note: This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

Bristol City Council offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, providing opportunities to utilize and develop your skills within a high-profile organization. We offer an excellent rewards package, including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a generous annual leave allowance. Join us and help make Bristol a better place while contributing to its future.