Education Progress Coordinator (Children in Care)

Are you passionate about improving and promoting educational outcomes for our children in the care of Lincolnshire and those previously looked after? The Virtual School is looking to recruit one permanent Education (Progress) Co-ordinator to join our well-established team. The Virtual School supports education settings in and outside of Lincolnshire, providing professional challenge, advice and guidance on meeting the needs of our children in care and previously looked after children. Experience of working with young people and education settings is essential. We are a busy team and the ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting priorities and remain resilient is essential. As is the capacity to build relationships with young people, staff in educational settings and colleagues across Children's Services in what are often emotive and complex situations. Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements. The authority is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both the residents of our county and the people who work here. We care about our staff. It's important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting. The Virtual School is a team dedicated to promoting educational outcomes for our children in care, those previously looked after and children with a social worker. Our key aims are to ensure all our children in care have high quality and effective Personal Education Plans which support attendance, progress, attainment and aspiration.

• A skilled communicator, the role involves a lot of relationship building, influencing, negotiating and, the ability to deliver professional challenge when necessary.
• Good time management, working to tight deadlines and responding to the needs of our children in care, education providers and professionals which will involve regular travel around the county.
• An understanding of the unique needs of our children in care and how they can be best supported in educational settings.
• Resilience and tenacity, casework is frequently complex, emotive and challenging., In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
  
  At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work-life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you here.
  
  Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure