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**Contract Type**: Fixed Term Contract Until March 2027

**Contract Reason**: Subject to funding

**Salary**:Grade G SCP 23 £34,434 - SCP 28 £39,152

**Hours Per Week**:36**hours

**Base Location**:Tameside One**

**Assessment Date**: To be arranged

**The Role**

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Tameside Council Employment and Skills team for a Partnership & Engagement Officer who will play a key role in supporting our aim to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training with a focus on young people with an Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP).

This role will work closely with the SEND team, as well as Employment & Skills teams including careers advice, NEET support and supported internships / employment.

**About You**

We are looking for someone passionate about working with young people, particularly those with an EHCP, with previous guidance or support experience.

**About Us**

Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services
- “I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues. _
- “I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here. _
- “We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change. _
- “We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS’ of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding. _
- “I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I’d love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside.” _

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here