Virtual School Advocate

Sheffield City Council; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits to become an Advocate in the Sheffield Virtual School, focusing on supporting children with unique educational needs. This role involves championing the rights and educational achievements of children previously looked after, ensuring they receive the best possible support from schools and educational providers. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will help shape the future of vulnerable children in the community. If you are passionate about making a difference and advocating for those in need, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in advocacy and supporting children with social workers.
• Knowledge of educational systems and promoting educational achievement.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for Sheffield Children Previously Looked After and those with social workers.
• Manage a caseload and ensure educational progress for children.

Job description

An exciting opportunity to work as an Advocate in the Sheffield Virtual School.

This Post Will

• Advocate for Sheffield Children Previously Looked After (Adopted, Guardianship, Kinship) and Children with a Social Worker (CWASW).
• Hold a caseload of Children Looked After, promote the educational achievement of CLA, monitor their progress, and challenge schools and other education providers to ensure that CLA have the best possible education.

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity, and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve.