Virtual School Post 18 Advisor

Virtual School Post 18 Advisor Permanent Grade C £36,581- £45,529 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity review Working 36.5 hours per week Are you passionate about supporting care-experienced young people to achieve their goals and successfully transition into adulthood? Birmingham City Council's Birmingham Virtual School is looking for a Virtual School Post 18 Advisor to support care leavers as they progress into higher education, employment and training. About the role This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and future opportunities of Birmingham's care leavers. As a Virtual School Post 18 Advisor, you will provide high-quality educational advocacy, advice and support to young people as they navigate their post-18 options. You will help ensure each young person receives support that reflects their individual needs, aspirations and circumstances. Working closely with Personal Advisors, higher education providers, employers and other professionals, you will contribute to coordinated transition plans and help create pathways into higher education, employment and training. You will also represent care leavers at relevant panels, forums, working groups and multi-agency meetings, as well as helping coordinate the Virtual School's central support offer for care leavers. The role will involve facilitating effective information sharing between agencies and professionals, while overseeing the quality and accuracy of case records and reports. What we're looking for We are looking for someone who has

• Experience of working with vulnerable post-18 students, including those with special educational needs or disabilities.
• Experience of working directly with higher education settings, SEND services or care-leaving services.
• Experience of preparing care leavers for adulthood.
• Experience of advising post-18 students on career pathways, higher education, employment and training.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to understand and interpret complex written reports and data.
• The ability to lead and motivate others to achieve goals and deadlines.
• The ability to engage, communicate and build positive relationships with young people.
• Experience of quality assuring and maintaining accurate, accessible and up-to-date case management records.
• Knowledge of attachment difficulties and/or trauma-informed practice.
• An understanding of key legislation, policies and procedures relating to care leavers.
• Up-to-date knowledge of developments in post-18 education policy and practice.
  
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.