Calderdale Council Multi Agency Screening Team (MAST) operates borough wide and is the first contact point for all new referrals regarding children and young people. The service comprises a multi-agency team of social care staff, early intervention, police, health. We are looking at expanding the agencies at the Front Door and have developed a new opportunity for an Education Co-Ordinator within the team.

One of these priorities is children and young people and we want them to have a fair start in life. As part of this, we are continuing to develop our Front Door, and work with our partner agencies to promote Early Help and share prevention and systemic practice principles. As Education Co-Ordinator, you will be required to work closely with schools to support children and families who may be in need of support at the earliest opportunity.

You will support the information gathering and decision making processes in MAST for children's services. You will also act as link between the MAST and Education based settings, to promote appropriate referrals from schools/education settings and appropriate responses from MAST. This will include providing a high quality consultation and advice service for schools, and provide support where required, in determining Levels of Need and enabling families to get the right help at the right time.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving lives for children and young people and in ensuring that support is offered at the earliest possible opportunity. As the Specialist Education practitioner you will be a confident and ambitious worker, contributing to our journey on Systemic practice.

This is a new role and so we are looking for someone can adopt an innovative approach, with the skills to report regularly to senior managers regarding its impact. You will have a sound knowledge of legislation relevant to the posts and demonstrable insight into the issues facing children, young people and families. With strong communication and assessment skills, you will have the ability to develop effective working relationships with families and colleagues from various agencies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Wednesday 1st November 2023

Interview Date: 10th and 13th November 2023

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation, including Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.