We’re looking for a Virtual School Caseworker for Year 11 Transition and Post – 16 (maternity cover) Interested?
Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!
The team…
Education, Schools and Inclusion covers a wide range of areas including school organisation and admissions, adult learning, the 0-5 Service, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, education support services and school improvement.
You will be joining our team at an exciting time! Having just been part of the Children’s Services 2024 inspection where we achieved a GOOD rating, we could not be more driven, committed and passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people. Our Virtual School comprises of a newly appointed Virtual School Head, a Deputy Head, 4 casework leads allocated across the ages and phases and 4 caseworkers, each allocated to a team. We are an enthusiastic and vibrant team who truly hold the child at the centre of all we do.
About the role…
The Virtual School is responsible for the educational achievement, engagement and progress of all Children in Care across Gateshead. We also hold an extended duty to support those children with a social worker, those previously looked after, adopted or in a kinship arrangement. The role of the Year 11 Transition and Post- 16 caseworker will involve managing a core caseload of children and young people and supporting them to achieve their best in education, training and employment.
Key responsibilities would include managing a caseload of Children in Care alongside the child/young person’s allocated social worker and designated teacher ensuring their full inclusion within education, employment and/or training. You would be the first point of contact and support for carers, social care and education/setting staff on key issues including admissions, transitions, attendance, emotional health and well-being, exclusions and special educational needs. Duties include monitoring and promoting the attainment and progress of Children in Care, finding appropriate work experience placements, supporting young people into apprenticeships and employment and ensuring the compliance and quality of Personal Education Plans.
You will need to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professionals from other services and agencies providing advice, support and challenge to schools and other professionals on outcomes for individual children, maintain appropriate records of case work, including up-to-date information maintained on the electronic database, assist in the facilitation of enrichment opportunities for children in care and previously cared for children
A bit about Gateshead Council…
Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
- You’ll be paid a competitive salary £36,363 to £39,152 per annum.
- We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
- You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
- You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
- We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
- A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
- You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
- You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping
It’s time to apply!
We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link: JOB PROFILE. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us, we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.
If successful, you will have to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Adele Brown on 0191 433 3079.