Exclusion and Reintegration Officer

Job Introduction

About Us

The Exclusion and Reintegration Team is part of the Access to Learning team which has a shared commitment to supporting all of Oxfordshire's school-aged children. We work alongside schools, families and other professionals to support inclusion and reduce suspensions and permanent exclusions across the county. Our aim is to ensure all children receive their full educational entitlement.
 

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit to the role of Exclusion and Reintegration Officer on a full-time permanent basis (however we are open to discussions around flexible working). Who will report to the Senior Exclusion and Reintegration Officer.

As an Exclusion and Reintegration Officer, you will be undertaking tasks such as:

• Case work relating to children at risk of suspension and exclusion 
• Support and challenge Headteachers and senior leaders in schools to ensure best practice and inclusion for all children
• Ensure all children have access to appropriate full-time educational provision and that time lost from education is minimised
• Attend and prepare for In Year Fair Access Protocol Panels 
• To also attend various multi-agency meetings, often chairing and taking minutes
• Act as a mediator between parents, children, schools and other professionals to enable improved and timely access to education
• Learn and maintain knowledge of alternative providers and provision for children across Oxfordshire

For an informal conversation about this post, please contact Stephanie Rose, Senior Exclusion and Reintegration Officer stephanie.rose@oxfordshire.gov.uk  

About You

Please apply if you consider yourself to be:

• Child focused 
• Reflective, resilient, tenacious and flexible
• Ability to use own initiative 
• Committed to inclusion for all children and their families
• Committed to safeguarding children
• An attentive listener
• Motivated, reliable and empathetic
• Highly organised with good time management skills
• Solution-focussed and proactive 
• Able to build sustainable, trusting and influential relationships
• A positive and collaborative team member 
• Excellent IT skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of special educational needs
• Have experience of working with schools and families

Rewards and Benefits

• Culture of flexible working 
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• 30 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays 
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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