At a Glance
- Tasks: Champion educational success for vulnerable children and families in a multi-agency environment.
- Company: Join Thurrock Council's Families First team dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Generous leave, flexible working, training opportunities, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team focused on positive change.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Relevant education qualification and experience in supporting vulnerable children.
The predicted salary is between 53460 - 61638 £ per year.
Location: Based at Civic Offices, New Road Grays - but also linked to localities in Tilbury and Aveley
Grade/Salary: Grade G - £53,460 to £61,638 per annum
Contract: Fixed-Term 1 year
Hours: Full-Time 37 hours per week (52 weeks per year)
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? Do you have the expertise, confidence, and drive to champion educational achievement for vulnerable children and families? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Education Lead Advisor to join our Families First Multi-Agency Child Protection Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with professionals across education, social care, health, police, and other partner agencies to safeguard children and support families in achieving positive and sustainable change.
About the Role
As the Education Lead Advisor, you will provide specialist educational advice and support within a multi-agency child protection environment. You will play a key role in identifying and addressing barriers to education, attendance, achievement, and inclusion for children who are subject to child protection plans, child in need plans, or who are otherwise vulnerable. You will act as a link between schools, families, and partner agencies, ensuring that educational needs are effectively understood and addressed as part of wider safeguarding and family support interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert educational advice to the Families First Multi-Agency Child Protection Team.
- Support the assessment of children and families where educational concerns impact safeguarding and wellbeing.
- Promote school attendance, engagement, attainment, and inclusion.
- Work closely with schools, early years settings, colleges, and alternative provision providers.
- Contribute to child protection conferences, core groups, strategy meetings, and multi-agency planning processes.
- Challenge and support educational settings to improve outcomes for vulnerable learners.
- Analyse educational data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities for intervention.
- Support families in accessing appropriate educational services and resources.
- Advocate for children and young people to ensure their educational needs remain central to planning and decision-making.
About You:
- Holds a relevant qualification in Education, Teaching, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
- Has significant experience working within education services and supporting vulnerable children and families.
- Possesses a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection legislation, and statutory guidance.
- Has experience working effectively within multi-agency environments.
- Demonstrates excellent communication, partnership-building, and influencing skills.
- Can analyse information, challenge professionally, and make sound recommendations.
- Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
We are offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives, working within a supportive multi-agency team at the forefront of developing a new service for the children and families in Thurrock. You will have access to supervision and support and be based in Children's Service.
Benefits of Working with Us:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
DBS Check: Families First is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. A DBS Check at Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required for this post.
Join Us
At Families First, we believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and the opportunity to thrive. If you are committed to safeguarding children, promoting educational success, and working with families to create lasting change, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 6th August 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 16th August 2026
Interview Date: 21st August 2026
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