Caseworker - Virtual School (Maternity Cover)

Stockton-on-tees Borough Council, Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees

Caseworker - Virtual School (Maternity Cover)

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Stockton-on-tees Borough Council, Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 19 Dec | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7806fda77ac94383996a969e39692744

Full Job Description

  • 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?
  • Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity to cover a period of maternity leave for up to 12-months as a Caseworker for the Virtual School here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. As this is a fixed-term post, secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before completing the application. The person appointed would 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. Candidates should be fully committed to supporting the educational outcomes and emotional wellbeing of the children in our care and have the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to be the educational advocate for children in our care that parents are for others. The Virtual School support children from birth to 18. 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 this role is Fixed Term, Term Time Only + 10 days, 37 hours per week. Pro rata actual salary is £29,563 - £32,006. Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work. We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
  • A competitive salary.
  • 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years' service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
  • 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, 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.