Education Coordinator

Join Our Team as an Education Coordinator!

Location: Head Office - Nottingham

Hours: 21 hours per week

Basic Salary: £14,117.74 (equivalent to £23,529.57 FTE)

About Us

At Fostering People, we are proud to have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted four times! With over 20 years of experience, we are a community-based fostering agency dedicated to transforming the lives of children. Our journey began in 2000, when a visionary local social worker established an independent fostering service in the East Midlands. Today, we proudly serve communities across Scotland, the North East, North West, West Midlands, East of England, and Yorkshire.

Our commitment to excellence has made us the preferred partner for many local authorities, and we are trusted by Foster Parents to provide high-quality, caring services.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Education Coordinator to join our fostering team in Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment focused on ensuring our young people receive the education they deserve to reach their full potential.

If you have experience in an educational or children's services setting, possess excellent organizational skills, and are passionate about education, this role is perfect for you!

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Improving educational opportunities for looked-after children.
• Working independently while staying connected with team members and Foster Parents.
• Analyzing and producing information and data regarding children's education.
• Maintaining and utilizing the CHARMS database (training provided).
• Preparing reports for management meetings.
• Delivering training packages to Foster Parents and staff.
• Understanding the Code of Practice and its implications for young people in care.
• Supporting looked-after children and addressing the challenges they face.
• Collaborating with a multi-agency team.
• Attending meetings and taking minutes.
• Producing ad-hoc reports and analyses.

What You Bring to the Table:

• A strong commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for looked-after children.
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Experience in supporting young people in an educational setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency team.

Why Join Us?

At Fostering People, you will be part of a highly supportive environment where you can continue to grow and develop within a thriving fostering service. We offer:

• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
• Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension.
• Life Assurance (x2).
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.

All benefits will be pro-rated based on your hours.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

Fostering People is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will undergo an enhanced DBS check.