Assistant Advisory Officer - Primary Children Looked After Advisory Service in Omagh

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.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

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.

Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment Qualifications Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland OR hold a Bachelor\'s Degree (UK Qualification and Credit Framework Level 6) or an equivalent or higher qualification in Youth Work, Social Work or Educational Psychology

Shortlisting by Application Form

Experience

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

Knowledge

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

Other

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 EA’s Game Changing People Model .

Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment Knowledge

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

Skills/
Abilities

In line with EA’s 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

Values Orientation
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s ethos and values. You will find information about our Values here .

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.

Factor Desirable Criteria Method of Assessment

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 www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/accessni-criminal-record-checks or www.justice-ni.gov.uk/articles/about-accessni

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

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