Virtual Post-18 Advocate for Care Leavers

birmingham.gov.uk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council’s Virtual School is seeking a dedicated Virtual School Post 18 Advisor to support care-experienced young people as they progress into higher education, employment and training. You will provide educational advocacy, guidance and coordinated transition planning in partnership with Personal Advisors, HE providers and employers.

The role involves contributing to multi-agency meetings, maintaining accurate case records and ensuring information sharing while safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience of working with vulnerable post-18 students.
• Experience of working directly with higher education settings, SEND services or care-leaving services.
• Experience of preparing care leavers for adulthood.
• Experience of advising post-18 students on career pathways, higher education, employment and training.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to understand and interpret complex written reports and data.
• The ability to lead and motivate others to achieve goals and deadlines.
• The ability to engage, communicate and build positive relationships with young people.
• Experience of quality assuring and maintaining accurate, accessible and up-to-date case management records.
• Knowledge of attachment difficulties and/or trauma-informed practice.
• An understanding of key legislation, policies and procedures relating to care leavers.
• Up-to-date knowledge of developments in post-18 education policy and practice.

Skills

Vulnerable students

Higher education collaboration

Career guidance

Communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Birmingham City Council’s Virtual School is seeking a dedicated Virtual School Post 18 Advisor to support care-experienced young people as they progress into higher education, employment and training. You will provide educational advocacy, guidance and coordinated transition planning in partnership with Personal Advisors, HE providers and employers.

The role involves contributing to multi-agency meetings, maintaining accurate case records and ensuring information sharing while safeguarding