R2R80 Inclusion Outreach Support

Your New OrganisationSouthend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services transport public health and parks through to planning trading standards community safety and education so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work learn and make a difference.Your new roleAre you an experienced and confident Inclusion Outreach Worker (or equivalent i.e HLTA) with a passion for supporting children and young people with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs Do you thrive in nurturing environments enjoy creative approaches to learning and want to make a real difference for students who face barriers such as anxiety behavioral challenges or school avoidance If so wed love to hear from you.Southend City Councils Specialist SEND Support Service is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Inclusion Outreach Worker for a 12-month maternity cover role within our SEMH and Nurture team. Youll join a busy and dynamic multi-professional service of over 25 specialists working across a range of SEND areas. This is a creative and rewarding role supporting children and young people who experience emotional and behavioral challenges often linked to trauma anxiety or difficulties engaging with education.Working in schools across Southend youll deliver targeted interventions model nurturing approaches and help staff develop trauma-informed relationship-based strategies that re-engage students in learning.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide SEMH-focused support for children and young people in primary and secondary schools including those experiencing anxiety low self-esteem or school refusal.Deliver 1:1 and small group nurture-based interventions that promote emotional regulation resilience and re-engagement.Work collaboratively with teachers SENCOs and pastoral teams to develop and embed trauma-informed and restorative practices.Support schools to understand and respond effectively to challenging behaviour and the underlying needs driving it.Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team contributing to a coordinated response for students with complex needs.Bring creativity empathy and flexibility to help develop personalised age-appropriate strategies for hard-to-reach learners.N:B This post is term time only so the advertised salary will be pro rata.What youll need to succeedTo be successful in this role you should have:HLTA status or equivalent qualification.Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs particularly within nurture or therapeutic learning environments.Strong understanding of attachment trauma and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).Proven ability to deliver structured interventions and engage students who find education challenging.Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in working collaboratively with a range of professionals.What youll get in returnWhen joining the council you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the Why Work For Us tab.What you need to do nowIf you are passionate about improving outcomes for young people with SEMH needs and have the experience and resilience to support them in secondary settings wed love to hear from you.Pleaseclick apply online to forwardyour CV and a cover letter (no more than two sides) outlining your suitability for the role.Closing date: Friday 28thNovember 9 amInterview date: Wednesday 2nd DecemberIf you would like a copy the Job Description please click herePlease note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.Southend-on-Sea City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check. 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