Surrey County Council
Location
Woking, Surrey | United Kingdom
Job description
This role has a starting salary of £15,631 per annum based on a 18 hour working week pro-rata to £31,262.
We are excited to be hiring a new Inclusion Officer to join our fantastic Inclusion team. The team is based in Quadrant Court, Woking and we offer remote and agile working solutions . As an Inclusion Officer you will spend a lot of your time in schools and meeting with families. The areas we cover here in the Northwest are Surrey Heath, Woking, and Runnymede. We spend at least one day a week covering duty in Quadrant Court, and we encourage new members of the team to be in the office more frequently during their induction period so that they can be supported as they develop into the role .
Rewards and Benefits
About the Team
There are four small, friendly and diverse Inclusion teams across the county. The teams are made up of colleagues with varied employment history including teachers, police officers, youth workers, social workers and mental health roles .
We offer a thorough induction which includes a dedicated mentor to help you along the way. All Officers have a supervisor and a line manager, so there is always lots of support and guidance on hand. Our teams are cohesive and provide ongoing peer support. There are lots of opportunities to develop in the role with ongoing training and CPD opportunities in specific areas of interest . Additionally, there are often opportunities to progress within the service to more senior positions.
Our aim in the Inclusion Service is to make sure we are doing all we can to improve outcomes for vulnerable learners and that all children are able to fulfil their potential through regular school attendance .
We're now looking people with drive, great communication skills and initiative to help us in our mission. This is a challenging but genuinely rewarding area of work where you will have a direct impact on the educational outcomes of Surrey's children and young people .
About the Role
As an Inclusion Officer you will support parents with their legal responsibility of ensuring their children attend school . You'll use your strong communication skills to liaise with schools, parents and other relevant professionals as you work closely with school staff to assess cases of absenteeism . You will need to use your own drive and initiative to develop strategies to return pupils to school and be prepared to challenge attitudes which may hinder this objective . Collaboration is key to ensure positive outcomes are secured.
Your career as an Inclusion Officer will be rewarding, we know this because our team tell us that the direct impact they have on improving school attendance, through building strong relationships with schools and other professionals, motivates them every day . If you'd like to join one of our small and friendly teams – we'd love to hear from you!
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Stuart Lee or Claire Manning by e-mail at [email protected] / [email protected]
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 5th March 2024 with interviews planned for week beginning 18th March 2024.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Values
Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about ourvalues .
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council .
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups .
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