Virtual School Advisor for Carers & Guardians

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is recruiting a Virtual School Educational Advisor for Carers and Guardians in Birmingham. The role focuses on empowering foster carers, guardians and residential care staff to support education and progression for looked after children.

You will design training, build partnerships with SENAR, SENDIASS and schools, and create message-aligned resources to improve access to education and home learning, with a flexible hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families known to social care, including those with SEND.
• Experience delivering training to adult audiences.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice or attachment-related needs.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and meet statutory timescales.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen, advise and support families sensitively and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice, support, and guidance on all education matters relating to children in care.
• Designing and delivering training and e-learning for carers and guardians.
• Building partnerships with teams such as SENAR, SENDIASS, Admissions and Exclusions.
• Promoting high expectations for looked after children and supporting home learning.
• Creating resources, materials, and website content to communicate best practice.
• Supporting families and carers with school transitions and use of Pupil Premium.
• Collaborating with education staff and social workers to ensure appropriate interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Training delivery

Trauma-informed practice

Organisational skills

Education advice

Ability to work with carers and foster

Job description

Birmingham City Council is recruiting a Virtual School Educational Advisor for Carers and Guardians in Birmingham. The role focuses on empowering foster carers, guardians and residential care staff to support education and progression for looked after children.

You will design training, build partnerships with SENAR, SENDIASS and schools, and create message-aligned resources to improve access to education and home learning, with a flexible hybrid working pattern.