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THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

The Council is in the process of implementing a new pay and grading structure under the national Single Status agreement. The salary for jobs earning a basic between Ł15,470 and Ł46,479 is subject to that review and may therefore change in the next 12 to 18 months.

Children's Service

Children's Social Care
Educational Achievement Liaison Worker
Ref: CSD/173(e)
Ł24,402 - Ł26,016 per annum, pro rata
18.50 hours per week

We are looking to appoint an Educational Achievement Liaison Worker to be part of Aspire, an innovative Multi-disciplinary Support Team for Looked After Children. The team works closely with the Looked After Children Social Work Service and Fostering Team and is committed to improving outcomes for Looked After Children. The post will be based in the Educational Achievement and Health Support Team (EAHST).

You will need to be self-motivating and have experience of working with young people, parents, carers, social workers and school staff. A good understanding of education procedures relating to exclusion, Special Educational Needs, attendance and school admissions and the ability to act as a strong advocate for Looked After Children are essential requirements.

For a paper application pack please telephone 0191 211 6359. For an informal discussion please contact Barbara Roberts, Aspire Co-ordinator on 0191 298 6972.
Closing Date: 16 July 2009

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