Looked After Children Education Mentor

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Looked After Children Education Mentor
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Post No. POSB001776 - Looked After Children Education Mentor

Term -time only + 5 days

This post is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team committed to improving the lives and educational outcomes for looked after children in Newport. The Looked after Children Education (LACE) team sit within Children's Services, working closely with education colleagues and other agencies to improve the education experience and learning outcomes for all our looked after learners.

The successful candidate will have the skills to engage, support and empower young people to aspire and achieve their full potential. Under the supervision of the LACE Co-ordinator, you will work collaboratively with a wider 'team around the child' involving education, carers, social workers and other agencies. The key focus of the role will be direct work with our Looked After Learners who are at risk of disengagement from education, or who need support with transition between education placements.

You will have excellent literacy and numeracy skills; the ability to deal calmly with different situations as they arise and the skills to develop good relationships with learners, carers and a wide range of professionals.

If you would like further information regarding the role please contact Nicola Davies, Education Safeguarding Team Manager: nic.davies@newport.gov.uk

Advertised Externally We are committed to equality of opportunities and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd