Section 19 Officer in Liverpool

A bit about us: Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

Our Practice Model – “Our City, Our Children, Together” – was chosen by colleagues, parents and carers, children, and young people to reflect our collective commitment to working collaboratively. It is more than just a practice model, it is a shared vision. Every part of this model has been co‑produced with the people who access and deliver our services. It represents our values, our relationships, and our belief that, by working together, we can create the best outcomes for children, young people, and their networks. This is a model we can be proud of and one that truly belongs to all of us.

Responsibilities

• Ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of children facing educational barriers, and committed to providing them with the best possible support and opportunities.
• Work closely with families and professionals to arrange appropriate education for permanently excluded pupils and those unable to attend school due to illness or other reasons.
• Serve as the main point of contact between families, schools, and alternative education providers, ensuring effective communication and smooth transitions.
• Work closely with the local pupil referral unit, medical education and alternative education providers to secure and manage alternative educational arrangements.
• Represent the Local Authority at permanent exclusion Governing Body meetings and Independent Review Panels (IRPs) to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and guidance.
• Highly organised role requiring attention to detail in arranging and monitoring education for pupils in challenging circumstances.

This role is a fixed term/internal secondment opportunity for the purpose of maternity leave cover and will end on 14 August 2027. Please ensure you obtain approval from your current line manager if you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity.

Benefits

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days.
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
• Progression – opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning.
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted Gym Memberships.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.