Early Years Children in Care Caseworker

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and committed Early Years professional to join our Early Years SEND, Equalities and Inclusion Team as an Early Years Children in Care caseworker, working closely with the Virtual School to support our youngest children in care. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in promoting educational achievement, raising aspirations and helping vulnerable children overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Work with early years settings, schools, social workers, foster carers and families to ensure children in care thrive within their early years education provision
• Coordinate and quality assure Personal Education Plans (PEPs), ensuring they are ambitious, child-centred and completed within statutory timescales whilst monitoring take-up and attendance, progress, attainment and transition arrangements for children in your caseload

Requirements

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification in a relevant early years field
• Significant experience working with children aged 0-5 in educational settings
• A strong understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Experience of working collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals
• Knowledge of the challenges faced by children in care and vulnerable learners
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and organisational skills
• The ability to analyse information, monitor outcomes and produce high-quality reports
• A commitment to inclusion, equality and improving life chances for children

Pay

Grade 9 £36,581 - £40,444

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service)
• Membership of the contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme
• Range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Fiona Callaghan via email at fiona.callaghan@durham.gov.uk.

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