Neet Caseworker

Contract to start ASAP until 02-08-24 with a possible extension.

**Job Purpose**

In line with Hillingdon’s Education Service priorities to work closely with the NEET Coordinator and Access to Education Manager to:
Carry out the London Borough of Hillingdon’s statutory duty to track young people upon completing compulsory age schooling to establish their Education, Employment and Training status between the ages of 16-19 to ensure there is provision for them.

Support with working with schools and other educational settings to ensure options/pathways for young people are identified at the earliest possible stage to ensure their progression to EET at Post 16 is secure.

Support with interventions to improve participation in education or training opportunities Hillingdon’s Post 16 young people.

To contribute to programmes of practice development for the Post 16 team.

To engage, through the use of various forms of communication, with young people to establish their EET status and identify those in need of support.

To communicate with, obtain information and build relationships with schools, colleges, training providers and support services for young people to help accessibility for young people.

To contribute to a database of NEETs and those whose situation is unknown, to track and contact them and attempt to place them on appropriate EET.

To communicate with Social Work Teams, Youth Services, SEND, SENDIASS and other appropriate services that support young people, to establish their EET status and identify young people in need of support into EET or those at risk of NEET.

To attend case reviews and multi-agency meetings about known NEET young people.

To work with services that can meet the needs of those with NEET, service providers, mental health support services, young parents etc.

To maintain accurate records, uploading data to the IYSS database in order to enable Hillingdon to be aware of the status of young people within its boundaries.

To liaise with schools and colleges in the data sharing cycle during the year to ensure data for Hillingdon young people is accurate.

To maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and clients, ensuring that the client’s interests are protected and ensuring value for money in all transactions.

Work with team members, and external consultants where appropriate, in using performance data and local intelligence to identify school needs and shape work patterns.

RQ1214634-04-24

**Salary**: £161.46 per day

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RQ1214634-04-24