Pupil Reintegration Caseworker

Lincolnshire County Council; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Flexible working policies

Career progression

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is recruiting a maternity cover for an outstanding Pupil Reintegration Caseworker to join the PRT. The role covers the South of the county and requires a driver to travel across Lincolnshire.

The team partners with schools, governors and Children’s Services to reduce exclusions and support inclusive education. The successful candidate will have experience with schools, be adept at liaising with multiple stakeholders, and manage meetings and documentation to support

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Headteachers, governors, Children's Services colleagues, parents and professionals.
• Knowledge, understanding and ability to interpret legislation and LA statutory duties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce a wide range of non-standard written communications.
• Empathy and the ability to deal with sensitive emotive issues effectively
• Effective time management and prioritisation.
• Highly developed IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office and database systems
• 2 years Experience of direct working with Schools and families
• Clear focus on safeguarding all young people and diversity

Responsibilities

• Support PSP meetings and follow-up meetings up to and following permanent exclusions.
• Support the delivery of the Local Authority strategy in partnership with schools and agencies.
• Work closely with schools and partner agencies across the area to implement the strategy.
• Provide guidance for governors on exclusions and behaviour management.

Skills

Communication

Legal knowledge

Written communication

Relationship building

Time management

IT skills

Experience with schools

Resilience & safeguarding

GCSEs English & Maths

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics

Job description

Job Introduction

Lincolnshire County Council's Pupil Reintegration Team (PRT) is looking to recruit a maternity cover for an outstanding pupil reintegration caseworker to join our small but very dedicated team. The position will be working within a geographical area across the South of the county; therefore the ability to drive around the county is essential.

About the Role

The Pupil Reintegration service is a dedicated and busy team working to ensure the Local Authority fulfil its statutory duties for pupils unable to attend school due to health needs and with regard to exclusion from school. We are responsible for supporting the delivery of the Inclusive Lincolnshire Strategy in schools across the county, promoting the inclusion of vulnerable young people and reducing isolation and exclusion from school.

We support head teachers, schools, parents and other agencies working with pupils who are at risk of permanent exclusion. We offer guidance for schools and governors, to look at best practice solutions regarding behaviour management. The caseworker will encourage good practice through partnership working and reducing the incidences of disruptive behaviour and exclusions. We will support at pastoral support plan (PSP) meetings and subsequent meetings up to and following a permanent exclusion. We also offer training for governors around exclusions.

The successful candidate will work closely with schools and partners agencies across the area to support with delivery of the Local Authority strategy.

What are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Headteachers, governors, Children's Services colleagues, parents and a range of professionals.
• Knowledge, understanding and ability to interpret legislation and LA statutory duties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce a wide range of non-standard written communications.
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills. Empathy and the ability to deal with sensitive emotive issues effectively
• Effective time management and prioritisation.
• Highly developed IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office and database systems
• 2 years Experience of direct working with Schools and families
• You will need to be resilient and understand the importance of diversity and have a clear focus on safeguarding all young people
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics

An ability to travel across the county for service needs

Our offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found here Rewards and benefits - Lincolnshire County Council

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values - collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible - guide everything we do. We're looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.