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Edinburgh, Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Greater London
Greater Manchester
West Midlands
£31,764 per year
Full-time
Contract
Job description

Job Title: Education Advisor – Post 16

Salary: £31,764 per annum + £750 per annum homeworking allowance

Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week – 12 month Fixed Term contract (maternity cover) 

Location: Homebased - Nationwide

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.  

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.  

Overall Duties of the Education Advisor will include:

  • Providing impartial careers advice, information and guidance to TACT young people and foster carers supporting them to prepare for leaving school, entering college, and considering which post 16 education pathway is appropriate for them. 
  • Working alongside TACT’s Advisory teachers, TACT Connect, CRWs, SSWs and carers to support young people cared for by TACT to engage in education, training, or employment post 16. 
  • Supporting the delivery of quality careers exploration ensuring young people have a wide range of opportunities and experiences provided to consider all KS4, Post 16 and Post 18 pathways. 
  • Ensuring young people are prepared for adult life as a learner in Higher, Further colleges or university, as well as working life, including apprenticeships or employment. 
  • Ensuring that no young person is NEET and if any young person needs support to re-engage in their post 16 pathway that re-engagement plans are drawn up to reflect the individual’s interests and needs. 
  • Maintaining timely and accurate record keeping on Charms (in house system).
  • Responding to telephone calls and attending virtual meetings. 
  • Communicating professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues, carers, and third-party agencies to establish professional working relationships which focus on the best outcomes for the children and young people in our care. 
  • Working flexibly within the team and autonomously as needed to manage your time and duties 

We are looking for candidates with:

  • Degree level education or equivalent 
  • Professional teaching qualification and current Registration with DFE (desirable but not essential)
  • Experience of working in a similar career/role in a secondary school or college setting in Student Support and/or Careers Guidance
  • Experience in working with a range of local authority services, including Virtual School, SEN & Social Care 
  • Experience of working with Children in Care/Care Experienced Young People 
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team 
  • Experience of working in a busy and demanding role 
  • Confidence in using all Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, One Drive & SharePoint 
  • Experience of using a software system to record and maintain timely records 
  • The ability to work to deadlines, with accuracy and flexibility, sometimes dealing with conflicting priorities 
  • Familiarity with handling confidential and sensitive information in line with relevant regulations and legislative requirements 
  • Excellent communication skills to suit a broad range of professional relationships
  • Experience of attending virtual meetings 
  • A tendency to think creatively, exhibit resourcefulness, work with enthusiasm, compassion, and commitment 
  • Evidence of an understanding and commitment to equalities, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practices 

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

  • 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
  • Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
  • Family friendly policies.
  • Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
  • Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
  • An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
  • Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
  • Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
  • Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

Whilst being homebased, the Education Advisor may be required to travel to team meetings, wellbeing days, TACT away days and other in person events across the UK as and when required.  

An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Thursday 1st August 2024

  • Interview Date: Monday 12th and/or Tuesday 13th August 2024

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

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Posted on: 18 July 2024
Closing date: 17 August 2024 at 23:30
Job ref: 248549CHJ
Tags: Social Care / Development,Education,Social / Support Work