Child Licensing & CME Officer

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Child Licensing and Children Missing Education (CME) Officer to join our Attendance Team with the Access Inclusion and Participation Service. Reporting to the Attendance Manager you will play a key role in ensuring childrens safety welfare and access to education across Lewisham.

In this varied and rewarding role you will lead the coordination and quality assurance of child performance and employment licensing including chaperone licences BOPAs and Child Employment permits. You will act as the primary contact for families schools production companies and partner agencies providing expert advice on legislation safeguarding and compliance.

You will also take a lead role in delivering the local authoritys statutory duties relating to Children Missing Education (CME) and Children Missing Out on Education (CMOE)managing complex caseloads analysing data conducting enquiries and working collaboratively to ensure every child receives their full educational entitlement.

If you are passionate about childrens rights safeguarding and ensuring every child has access to education we would love to hear from you.

Whats in it for you

Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance

• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills strong attention to detail sound safeguarding judgment and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fastpaced environment. We are looking for someone with experience in education safeguarding regulatory work or local authority services. Previous experience in this role would be an advantage

The job is primarily based in in Laurence House The role is hybrid with some opportunity for home working depending on the weekly operational needs of the Attendance Service.

Special conditions

• Able to deal sensitively calmly and professionally with children families and professionals while maintaining confidentiality.
• Resilient adaptable and able to work under pressure with sound judgement.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children.
• Ability to work occasionally in the evenings and weekends when required (e.g. urgent CME enquiries licensing deadlines or site visits).

The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job please contact Emma Stubbington Attendance Manager: 0.

Please clickhereto view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

44235 - 45852 per annum (PO1)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council has a dedicated employment support serviceLewisham Works which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works please an advisor will be in touch with you.

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