Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Walsall to assist with the appointment of a Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £14.32 - £18.15 per hour

Summary:

The Fair Access & Missing Education Caseworker role involves maintaining databases using Capita One Admissions software, preparing casework and meeting documentation, arranging home visits to trace children who are not on a school roll, and supporting their reintegration into education. The post holder will also assist with the School Attendance Order process, manage correspondence and liaise with schools, local authorities and other professionals to ensure pupil information is shared appropriately and in compliance with GDPR.

Responsibilities:

• Support the operation of the Children Missing Education Panel, Fair Access Protocol and Fair Access Panels.
• Maintain databases relating to pupil tracking, Children Missing Education and Fair Access Panels using Capita One Admissions software.
• Collate information relating to CME panels, the Fair Access Protocol, pupil tracking and exclusions.
• Prepare casework, create and distribute meeting agendas, and present cases at meetings where required.
• Undertake casework relating to Children Missing Education, the Fair Access Protocol, exclusions and pupil tracking.
• Arrange home visits to trace children who are not on a school roll and support their reintegration into an appropriate school placement.

Qualification:

• GCSE Grade C or above in English Language, or equivalent work experience.

Essentials:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload independently.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines while managing conflicting priorities.
• Excellent IT skills and confidence in maintaining databases and records.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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