Assistant Advisory Officer - Primary Children Looked After Advisory Service
Assistant Advisory Officer - Primary Children Looked After Advisory Service
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Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
REPORTS TO:Children Looked After Locality Lead
RESPONSIBLE FOR:Supporting the Children Looked After Locality Lead delivery and implementation of an evidence-based suite of interventions/ resources to an assigned cohort of schools and network around Primary Children Looked After.
JOB PURPOSE
Delivery and implementation of the suite of interventions under the Children Looked After Advisory Service.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Children Looked After Advisory Service to schools and social care professionals (Team around the Child) in a specific locality;
Provide advice guidance and support to the Team around the Child;
Work with other services within the EA to ensure an appropriate and robust multi-disciplinary response is provided to meet the needs of Children Looked After;
Develop and deliver training to build and enhance the knowledge base and skill set of the professions supporting Children Looked After;
Actively participate in responding to calls into the EA Children Looked After Helpline as required;
Provide support and advice to schools and Board of Governors in relation to developing Children Looked After Policies and Procedures in line with DE guidance and EA Policies and Procedures;
Provide advice to schools in relation to the needs of Children Looked After including the appropriate strategies for supporting pupils who have experienced trauma and loss;
Develop and deliver capacity building training for schools to promote trauma-informed approaches to the education of Children Looked After;
Develop and deliver capacity building for Health and Social Care staff in relation to education. Contribute to the continuing development of the Children Looked After Advisory Service
Promote the sharing and dissemination of models of good practice within the Children Looked After Advisory Service;
Contribute to the implementation of effective systems for communication and consultation with stakeholders across the EA;
Subscribe to and promote the principles of Trauma Informed Practice in all aspects of role with all stakeholders both internal and external.
Actively participate in and promote the ethos of multi-disciplinary inter-agency collaborative working
SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
Provide statistical data and reports to permit the completion of statistical returns to Children Looked After Advisory Service DE CYPS Committee EA Senior Leadership Team;
Write reports and keep up to date records;
Assist in the review and formulation of policies and procedures and make recommendations as to how the service may be improved or made more effective;
Facilitate reporting protocols that are required by the Children Looked After Champion / Head of Service in compliance with EA and DE requirements;
Ensure effective development and administration of data management systems to improve performance;
Attend meetings as requested by the Children Looked After Locality Lead and Children Looked After Champion / Head of Service;
Actively participate in regular formal supervision to ensure accountability and professional standards of practice;
Contribute to the arrangements for monitoring evaluating and reporting for the purpose of planning and data management;
Produce and store all documents required in an electronic format;
Design create and update documents and materials to a high standard of presentation and accuracy
Carry out the duties of any other staff member when they are absent or as directed by the Children Looked After Locality Lead and Children Looked After Champion / Head of Service.
Actively pursue and participate in personal continuous professional development as required by Service and Professional Body.
Support the Children Looked After Locality Lead with any training or induction as required and contribute to the development of positive trauma-informed team ethos
Contribute to EA Training by way of facilitating Student/Trainee Placements in line with professional Guidelines.
This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998) the post-holder is expected to promote good relations equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.
To view the summary of terms and conditions for this post clickhere.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria where relevant.
2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless the criteria state otherwise.
3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below using the information provided by you on your application form.
5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
6. In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form on how you meet any desirable criteria.
Section 1 - Essential Criteria
The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.You should therefore make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Shortlisting by Application Form
A minimum of three years experience in education related services working with children
Demonstrate experience of advising supporting and training principals and/or senior managers and staff in schools and Health and Social Care Trusts
Demonstrate experience of working with Children who have experienced Trauma and Loss
Have experience in a paid capacity of using Microsoft 365 programmes
Shortlisting by Application Form
Demonstrate knowledge of legislation pertaining to Children Looked After
Demonstrate knowledge of current educational developments in relation to Children Looked After
Shortlisting by Application Form
The successful candidate will be required:
Have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable you to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner;
OR
Provide sufficient information to satisfy the employer that you have access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable you to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Section 2 - Essential Criteria
The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage in line with EAs Game Changing People Model.
Sound knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the care of Children Looked After
Knowledge of strategies and programmes to meet the educational social and emotional needs of Children Looked After according to their age and stage of development
Interview
Abilities
In line with EAs Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of:
Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary inter-agency team
Ability to organise a busy workload to deliver effective results on time
Ability to work calmly under pressure with the flexibility to meet the changing demands as required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead and motivate others as part of a team
Ability to use own initiative to solve problems and respond to others
Interview
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EAs ethos and values. You will find information about our Valueshere.
Interview
Section 3 - Desirable Criteria
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Experience/
Knowledge
Experience of developing co-ordinating and/or delivering training to a range of disciplines
Sound knowledge of Personal Education Planning for Children Looked After
Hold a Level 1 qualification in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
Shortlisting by Application Form
Our Values
Through the selection process we will also seek evidence that the personal values of candidates align with those of the EA. This will include evidence of commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery. These reflect our aim which is to meet the needs of all our children and young people equally removing barriers to learning and ensuring equality of access to excellent education services so that every child can develop to his or her full potential.
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as regulated activity.
In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves regulated activity the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that youWILLbe expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.
Further information can be accessed on
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
To view the applicant guidance notes please clickhere.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Advisor
