Education Training and Employment Coordinator

You will work with colleagues across Suffolk County Council to ensure that every child open to our service receives their full entitlement to education and has the opportunity to fulfil their unique potential. You will utilise your communication skills to hear the voice of the child and ensure this is effectively communicated to colleagues and professionals working with the child and their family. As part of your role you will build relationships with local education providers and attend multi-agency meetings to improve and re-establish children's engagement with education, employment and training., You will sit within the Suffolk Youth Justice Service which is dedicated to changing the lives of young people in Suffolk. We work with children and young people to help them stop offending, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead successful lives. Alongside this we work with victims of youth crime using restorative approaches. As part of our work, we support and encourage the rights of young people, keep them safe and promote their physical and mental wellbeing., Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (docx).

• Describe a situation where you worked effectively as part of a multi-agency team to address a complex issue. What was your specific role and contribution?



• Can you share an example of a time when you had to adapt your approach to a problem or situation that wasn't going as planned?



• Can you give an example of a time when you had to be persistent and tenacious to achieve a desired outcome?



• How do you differentiate between the various educational programs and support services offered within the local system?
  
  experience working with children and families within education and children's services


• a positive 'can do' approach to working with families and partner agencies


• a willingness to learn and grow within the role, bringing transferable skills that will strengthen and improve the existing skills in the team


• a minimum of GSCE Maths and English or equivalent, alongside a relevant degree/level 6 qualification or equivalent experience.
  
  £32,076 - £38,223 per annum (pro rata if part time)


• 37 hours per week


• Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 months


We're focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things., As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:


• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days


• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)


• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits


• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase


• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge


• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation


• diverse and active staff networks


• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day


• plus more!