Remote Virtual School Caseworker – Educational Advocate

Stockton; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is recruiting a Caseworker for the Virtual School. You will champion the needs of Children in Our Care and provide support to schools, carers, and partners to secure high educational achievement and emotional wellbeing.

You will work across agencies to ensure opportunities and monitor Personal Education Plans, data and safeguarding requirements, while supporting schools to meet individual needs.

Qualifications

• Commitment to improving outcomes for Children in our Care.
• Experience in educational advocacy across partners and settings.
• Ability to work with multiple agencies and partners.

Responsibilities

• Champion the needs of Children in Our Care (CIOC) to ensure educational achievement and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide support to educational settings, children and young people, parent/carers and partners.
• Act as a strong educational advocate to secure equal opportunities and encouragement for every child.
• Collaborate with agencies to ensure access to best opportunities and outcomes.
• Contribute to Personal Education Plans and monitor progress and data.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory guidance and school support requirements.

Job description

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is recruiting a Caseworker for the Virtual School. You will champion the needs of Children in Our Care and provide support to schools, carers, and partners to secure high educational achievement and emotional wellbeing.

You will work across agencies to ensure opportunities and monitor Personal Education Plans, data and safeguarding requirements, while supporting schools to meet individual needs.