Virtual School Caseworker

Stockton-on-tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

LGPS pension

Employee benefits package

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Caseworker for the Virtual School Team to champion the needs of Children in Our Care and those previously in care. You will provide support to schools, children, young people, parents/carers and partners, ensuring high educational achievement and emotional wellbeing.

The role involves working with agencies to secure best opportunities, promoting a culture of high aspirations, and monitoring data while following statutory guidance.

Qualifications

• Are you highly motivated, creative and resourceful, with a deep commitment to improving outcomes for Children in our Care?

Responsibilities

• Champion the needs of Children in Our Care and previously in care.
• Provide support to educational settings, children and young people, parent/carers and other partners.
• Collaborate with agencies to ensure the best possible educational opportunities for children in our care.

Skills

Motivation

Creativity

Resourcefulness

Job description

In this role you will work as part of the Virtual School Team to champion the needs of Children in our Care (CIOC) and previously in care, and provide support to educational settings, children and young people, parent/carers and other partners. The Virtual School support children from birth to 18. We are looking for someone who is fully committed to promoting the educational achievement and emotional wellbeing of children in our care. With the skills and expertise to act as a strong educational advocate, you will champion their needs, helping to ensure they have the same opportunities, support and encouragement that every child deserves. As a caseworker you will have the ability to work with all agencies and relevant partners to ensure that children in our care receive the best possible opportunities to reach their maximum educational potential through:

• A culture of high aspirations
• High quality Personal Education Plans
• Listening to the views of young people
• Monitoring and evaluation of data
• Ensuring that the relevant statutory guidance is followed
• Supporting schools to meet the specific educational needs of individual children in our care

This is an exciting opportunity for a person who would like to work as part of supportive, innovative, and enthusiastic team, who work passionately to support children and young people within the Virtual School. Please note that we're unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.

Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Council Principles: The Council's recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.

Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee's visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.

Supporting documents

• Caseworker Virtual School - JD,PS;KR (1).pdf (480.05 KB)
• Employee Benefits Leaflet.pdf (193.3 KB)
• SBC Values and Behaviours Statement - 2025.pdf (333.17 KB)

Qualifications and attributes

• Are you highly motivated, creative and resourceful, with a deep commitment to improving outcomes for Children in our Care?
• Are you passionate about supporting and educating staff around Attachment and Trauma based practice to make a difference for Children in our Care? Please note this role is Term Time Only plus 10 days.

Why join us?

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great people deliver great services. That's why we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are trusted, valued and supported. In return, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• A competitive salary.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

And that's not all - you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.