The Really NEET Project

Pastoral Caseworker, London

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Job Location

London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Pastoral Caseworker, London

Are you passionate about working with and supporting young people to help them thrive? We are recruiting for a Pastoral Caseworker - apply now!

Location: Based in Chingford, London (but with travel to other boroughs for pick-ups, you may also be required to visit our sites in South Yorkshire for training and development as needed)

Hours: Full time (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)

Salary: £29,900 per annum

Contract Term: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? We are looking for a supportive and nurturing person to join our London team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning nationally recognised organisation that strives to make education accessible for learners who have struggled to cope in mainstream.

Some of the perks of working at The Really NEET Project

- 10 weeks' paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- 45p per mile for any work-related journeys
- Minimal teaching hrs with small group sizes compared to mainstream education settings
- Dedicated time allocated for planning time, innovation and creativity

Who will I be changing the lives of?

All of our learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and as a result, all have some level of additional need. Some of the most common areas of need that we see are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC) and ADHD although we work with learners with a much broader range of needs.

We currently have projects in Rotherham, Barnsley, London and The Midlands.

Job Description

Relationships and Advocacy

- To form and build positive and professional relationships with students and their families/carers
- To apply healthy and practical strategies to visit and support disengaged learners and their families
- To help students and families advocate for themselves and others
- To help staff advocate for themselves and others
- To liaise and build positive and professional relationships with outside agencies, including Social Services, Mental Health and Outreach teams
- Attend and contribute effectively to all SEND Meetings, staff meetings, and training when required.

Administration

- To maintain and innovate new methods of record keeping to a high standard
- To assist with the consultation and transition process for students, with a priority being information gathering and sharing effectively

Outcomes

- To continually develop and sustain a network of partnerships for work placements and positive outcomes in Employment, College places or Further Education
- To support students effectively in the process of identifying outcomes and suitable career pathways

If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.

What to expect from the recruitment process

- Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
- Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
- Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
- Candidate selection - the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
- Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews

All applications must be submitted by Friday 13th December 2024 with interviews being the following week. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)

For more information on this role and our organisation, please visit our website.

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.

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Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 11/27/2024
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November 27, 2024
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