Education And Employment Advisor

Description:

You will need to be able to travel countywide for all aspects of your work. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.

About You

Some of the key skills you will need include:

• Developed advisory, negotiation, advocacy and persuasion skills
• Ability to record information, present reports and give evidence in Court as required.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work, meeting agreed deadlines.
• Perceptive, investigative and analytical skills with which to make assessments within guidelines.
• Degree level qualification, or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues
• Understanding of Special Educational Needs and the relevant National Guidance.
• Knowledge of Education Law.
• Knowledge of the youth justice system and the importance of Education, Training and Employment (ETE) in preventing offending.
• Demonstrable history of working with children / families experiencing difficulties in order to achieve positive results.
• Experience of building effective working relationships with a range of clients and partnership agencies.
• Experience of working in/with an educational setting.

For full list of keys skills and qualifications please refer to the job description attached.

Rewards and Benefits

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work you do.

In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.