Job Specification. Inclusion Officer Pupils with Medical Needs. Inclusion Services. Leadership Type: Grade: 8

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1 Job Specification Inclusion Officer Pupils with Medical Needs Inclusion Services Leadership Type: Grade: 8

2 Southampton City Council The Council Strategy sets out our vision to create a city of opportunity where everyone thrives. Delivering this is essential if we are to help make Southampton the city our residents deserve. A city where people have opportunities to succeed and are able to live healthy, happy lives. While our strategy focusses on what the council can do, we acknowledge that we can t do everything ourselves. Our City Strategy has been created by business, public, and community and voluntary sector organisations in the city, operating under the name Southampton Connect. With an overarching goal of prosperity for all, the City Strategy focusses on economic growth, skills and employment, and healthier and safer communities. This partnership approach is indicative of the spirit of the city we are Team Southampton. Being part of the Southampton City Council team requires people who are willing to take personal responsibility for delivering excellence, to work with others to achieve the best possible outcomes, to embrace change and new opportunities, to make the most of the resources available to us and to think and act in the best interests of our customers the residents of Southampton.

3 Job Description Purpose of Role The Inclusion Officer for Pupils with Medical Conditions, under the direction of the Inclusion Manager, will assist with the delivery of key service strands within the Children and Families Service. The role will support the Team Manager in managing statutory and non-statutory responsibilities with regards to supporting pupils unable to attend school because of medical issues. Working with the Team Manager for Inclusion and other partners, particularly schools and health, the role will provide a lead in key areas such as identification, tracking and monitoring of the provision, allocation and guidance across Southampton. Working closely with schools and health colleagues the role will develop a robust multi-agency process and policy that supports pupils through effective identification and review. The role will also oversee the allocation of education through a commissioned service and work with all parties to review appropriately in line with the pupils needs. Key Accountabilities 1. Support the development and co-ordination of the education provision for pupils with medical needs 2. Organise, develop the procedures and processes ensuring the local authority to ensure local authority requirements for children who are unable to attend school because of medical conditions are met. 3. Responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times 4. To promote the continuity of education for pupils through effective 5. To ensure commissioned services meets the needs of the child and the requirements of the National Curriculum, including forward planning of the curriculum delivery and public examinations through effective reviewing processes 6. Maintain close liaison with health colleagues and the home school to ensure maximum continuity of study; including access to public examinations. 7. Review and monitor the child s progress as part of the normal cycle health care plans. 8. Write progress reports either termly or at the end of tuition alongside other key partners, parents and the pupil 9. Contribute to any relevant EHCP applications and further assessments needed in the interest of the pupil 10.Representing the local authority in attending and contributing to pupil reviews and professionals meetings 11.Liaise professionally, as appropriate, with staff at designated schools or other agencies in order to ensure continuity of educational provision. 12.Keep accurate records, including keeping accurate attendance records, Lesson records should be returned monthly to the MTS office and attendance sent in daily. 13.To network with other authorities and share best practice. 14.To offer training and development to schools, professionals and families around best practice and ensure all guidance and processes are up to date with current legislation

4 15.Any other duties which are in line with the grade and general responsibility of the post. 16.Work with the Team Manager in the management and oversight of relevant budgets or commissioning agreements 17.Support the development of operational services to ensure the delivery of significantly improved outcomes for children, young people and their families 18.Contribute to the development of policy, procedure and practice, in line with the departments core objectives and vision 19.Support collaborative working with key agencies and the community to ensure integrated approach to service delivery and effective joint working partnerships 20.Represent the team and/or department on relevant partner working groups, panels and conferences 21.Chair meetings as and when required 22.Supervise operations within a framework that is responsive to and values diversity and is fair, consistent, inclusive and service user focused 23.Produce reports for internal and external bodies and attend meetings/forums as required 24.Support the manager to deliver cost-effective services 25.Respond as directed to changes in national, regional and local policy initiatives that will impact on delivery of services and advise on implications. 26.Provide material to support the team Manager brief the cabinet and elected members on specified areas. 27.Support the Team Manager in representing the division in multi-agency and multiprofessional planning. 28.Work alongside the Team Manager in providing briefings and reports about individual cases for senior managers as required. Key Relationships Line Manager Team Manager for Inclusion Services Service Manager, Vulnerable Pupils Service Lead Education Schools and School Heads Health Schools and Headteacher s Youth Offending Service CAMHs Child and Adolescent Mental Health Pupil Referral Units Targeted and Restorative Services Legal Services

5 Additional Requirements Other Contractual Post Requirements Standby Payment Fire Marshall First Aider Politically Restricted Tool Allowance Emergency Planning Rota Contractual Car User (see intranet for more information) DBS (see intranet for more information) Basic Disclosure (see intranet for more information) Standard Enhanced N/a 1. The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, scope and grading of the post. 2. The post holder must have the ability to understand the needs of the city s diverse and changing population and to implement the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job and must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy. 3. The post holder is required to be familiar with the Council's Health and Safety Policy and be aware of and observe any part of the policy related specifically to the duties and responsibilities of the post. 4. The post holder will be required to carry out their duties and responsibilities in accordance with all relevant Council and professional codes of practice, including demonstrating the relevant behaviours as defined in the Council s Organisational and Leadership Behaviours Framework.

6 Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualification (BTEC, NVQ or equivalent in Health, Social Care, Early Years) and relevant experience within the Education Welfare Service, schools, and/or working with children and families or willingness to undertake professional development Knowledge, Experience and Skills Essential Previous experience of working with children and families in an Education / Care / Youth / Early years setting (paid or voluntary). Knowledge of how schools function, policies, statutory regulations and guidance in relation to supporting pupils with medical needs and the LA statutory function. Knowledge of relevant policies, statutory regulations and guidance and practices and their implications, in relation to supporting pupils with medical needs who are unable to attend mainstream schooling. The ability to offer both challenge and support to various key partners in often, some difficult situations. Ability to show a high level of experience working with families and young people. Previous experience and proven record of an ability to negotiate and act as advocate on behalf of children and families and an ability to liaise with professionals in schools and other agencies. Proven ability to record observations and write clear and concise reports and record information to agreed agency standards. Undertake proactive observations and write reports when required including statements of evidence for court (magistrates and family proceedings court). An ability to manage a varied caseload, and at times deal with challenging and confrontational behaviour, and a skill to diffuse these potentially confrontational situations. Proven experience of working with a range of professionals on work relating to children and families. Experience of liaison and negotiation with schools and other agencies. Ability to advise a range of colleagues and families on matters relating to the supporting pupils with medical needs who are unable to attend mainstream schooling legislation and processes and the wider inclusion agenda. Ability to communicate clearly with children, adults and facilitate family meetings and lead on meetings in relation to supporting pupils with medical needs who are unable to attend mainstream schooling. Ability to collate and interpret statistical data and present them to a variety of audiences. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively in writing and orally. Good presentation skills to a variety of audiences.

7 Essential Behaviours Essential Ability to demonstrate appropriate self-confidence and work effectively in a team and on own initiative. Ability to maintain professional boundaries. Ability and willingness to travel to and work from location outside normal work base as required. Takes personal accountability and holds others to account Willingness to participate in training and development activities as required in relation to the post and work of the partnership. Willingness to work flexible hours that enable a responsive service to be delivered. Demonstrate an understanding and evidence of working practices to equality of opportunity, diversity, anti-discrimination and social inclusion Takes responsibility for own development. Listens to and respects the opinions of others. Asks for, reflects upon and acts on feedback. Works collaboratively with others to deliver the best outcomes. Actively seeks opportunities for improvement in organisational processes and activity. Builds understanding and commitment to transformational change. Sets standards for customer service. Builds relationships of trust and alliances with partners, suppliers, customer groups, members and stakeholders.

8 Name: Job Title: Date: Performance Contract PERFORMANCE CONTRACT Objectives and key result areas (please develop up to 5 goals) Goal 1: Goal 2: Goal 3: Goal 4: Goal 5: Personal