Senior Participation Advisor

Hull City Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to work with young people with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The role focuses on aiding their transition into adulthood, emphasizing education and employment outcomes. Responsibilities include developing opportunities for SEND young people, supporting their education and training transitions, and maintaining critical data to identify and address NEET situations. This position is ideal for those passionate about empowering vulnerable youth to achieve successful futures.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with Education Health and Care Plans.
• Ability to develop links with social care and educational stakeholders.
• Strong data management and tracking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote SEND employability opportunities.
• Support transition into sustained Education Employment and Training.
• Track and maintain information on young adults in the cohort.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organizational Skills

Data Management

Job description

Overview

The postholder will work with young people with an Education Health and Care Plan from age 14 - 25 to support their transition into adulthood with particular emphasis on education, training and employment outcomes including supported internships and inclusive apprenticeships. The role will contribute to the Preparation for Adulthood strategy by improving outcomes for SEND learners, ensuring accurate data is reported to internal and external stakeholders including DfE, and informing proposals to cease EHCPs. This will be delivered through impartial information advice and guidance in a range of locations including schools and other venues both internal and external to Hull City Council.

Responsibilities

• Help to develop and promote SEND employability by working with stakeholders including young people, parent/carers, DWP, education and training providers, third sector organisations and the business community to ensure SEND young people have access to a full range of opportunities to meet their needs and aspirations.
• Develop strong links with Children\'s and Adult\'s social care and Hull City Council\'s SEND team to support the transition of SEND young people into sustained Education Employment and Training.
• Hold a caseload of post 16 young people with an EHCP in Hull special schools and support those identified as being at risk of becoming NEET to transition into suitable post 16 provision.
• Assist with the Council\'s statutory responsibility regarding 'Participation' in education and NEET reduction for this vulnerable group of young people.
• Using data from sources including post 16 education and training providers, the SEND team and adult social care, track and maintain information on the current situation of individual young adults in the cohort to better identify those who are NEET or not known.
• Contribute to the organisation of events promoting SEND employability including the annual SEND Post 16 Options and PFA event, information events promoting supported internships and Reverse Job Fairs for SEND young people to showcase their skills to employers.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

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