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You will be:<ul><li>&nbsp;joining a small team of practitioners who sit within the Virtual School and work to support both education and social care colleagues in developing their relational and restorative approaches.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;work closely with the advisors and an Assistant Educational Psychologist to offer bespoke training packages to provisions across the county.</li></ul>Based in Stafford, we offer flexible working which supports a hybrid approach of working from home and attendance in the office. You will be required to travel across the county of Staffordshire, and occasionally further beyond.Package Description .Main Responsibilities You will:<ul><li>Support wraparound care&nbsp;settings&nbsp;from across the county to&nbsp;develop&nbsp;relational and restorative practice in their work community.</li><li>Co-produce with providers bespoke learning plans using Training Needs Analysis.</li><li>Offer training delivery and support with RRP approaches, including solution focused circles.</li><li>Work closely with the&nbsp;Assistant Educational Psychologist allocated to the project.</li><li>Signpost to other training offers, including RADY and Autism Inclusion.</li><li>Develop networking opportunities for Wraparound Care Providers and those that support them.</li><li>Link with the main Relational and Restorative Practice team.</li></ul>In addition, it is expected that you can:<ul><li>Ensure knowledge of research findings is&nbsp;up to date</li><li>Deliver&nbsp;Solution Focused Circle training</li><li>Offer information, advice and guidance (IAG) to individual practitioners around inclusion and/or SEND&nbsp;concerns</li><li>Support at events, including conferences, training and networking events</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will:<ul><li>Have a great knowledge of both the practice and theory of Relational and Restorative Practice</li><li>Be confident in delivering training as well as getting involved in developing our training materials, which is an ongoing element of the role.</li><li>Have substantial experience of working with children and young people in a variety of settings including Early Years and Primary.</li><li>You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how Relational and Restorative practice can support practitioners and children to prioritise relationships and deal with conflict when it arises.</li><li>Be confident to work individually, but also feel comfortable with working as part of a small, close-knit team.</li></ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;If you require any additional information regarding this role, please contact Adam Blundell at <a href="mailto:adam.pickering@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">adam.blundell@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Interview dates will be confirmed.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Relational & Restorative Practice Advisor

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We have an exciting opportunity to recruit two full-time education welfare officers!One on a permanent contract to be based in the Staffordshire Moorlands and one on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave this is to be based in East Staffordshire.&nbsp;Both positions will have office locations and be expected to travel to Stafford for team meetings as well as visit schools and undertake visits in the community.&nbsp;Main Responsibilities You will:<ul>
<li>be able to work in close collaboration with central and district colleagues to effectively manage a high caseload of children under statutory action, school attendance orders, education supervision orders, section 19 and children missing education.&nbsp;</li>
<li>provide advice and share best practice between schools and trusts within the area</li>
<li>be the named officer for approximately 25 Staffordshire schools delivering their targeted support meetings</li>
<li>work with your colleagues to organise district meetings to share good practice with schools &nbsp;</li>
<li>support children to access education,</li>
<li>work with internal and external partner agencies,</li>
<li>be able to advise on and address the complex issues of school attendance, access to education, part-time timetables, child employment and entertainment.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will have:<ul>
<li>Experience of managing attendance in a local authority, school or alternative provision setting thorough understanding of the Education Act, Working Together to improve school attendance (2024 statutory guidance) , Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023 statutory guidance)</li>
<li>A good understanding of the complex factors which may influence issuing penalty notices, investigating and prosecuting for irregular school attendance, supporting children missing education, carrying out child entertainment and employment checks.</li>
<li>Excellent written and communication skills,</li>
<li>The ability to work effectively in a busy team and be passionate about working with schools to improve attendance.</li>
<li>You must be resilient, able to manage your time effectively and work well under pressure.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>For more information about the role please contact: Alison Duggan, Deputy Head of Attendance and Inclusion <a href="mailto:alison.duggan@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">alison.duggan@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>All applications are to be received by 19th November, 2025. Interviews will be held on 25th November, 2025 at Staffordshire Place 1.&nbsp;“We’re happy to talk flexible working”Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Education Welfare Officer

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We would love to welcome enthusiastic and motivated Educational Psychologists to our creative, friendly, and supportive service. Following the retirement of several valued colleagues, we have opportunities for new team members to help shape the future of educational psychology in Staffordshire.Why Join Staffordshire EPS?<ul>
<li>Children and families are at the heart of all we do: Our work is driven by a commitment to improving the lives of children and families across Staffordshire. We work systemically with schools, families and partners so support is holistic, inclusive and has measurable impact.</li>
<li>Innovative practice: We’re central to Staffordshire’s new Enhanced Assess–Plan–Do–Review (EAPDR) pathway; using psychology in a preventative, collaborative and creative way, such as using MAPS and PATHS, rather than formal report writing.</li>
<li>Impact at scale: Join nationally recognised programmes: our EP-led literacy approach, local and regional school non-attendance projects, and joint work with the Virtual School for care-experienced children. ELSA and district-commissioned non-attendance work are two in-demand examples.</li>
<li>Supportive team culture: You’ll join a diverse, passionate team of Seniors, EPs TEPS and Assistants who value creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Comprehensive induction, regular peer supervision, and vibrant CPD, including two CPD weeks each year.</li>
<li>Your practice matters: Whether you’re bringing experience, newly qualified or due to qualify in September 2026, we will support you to develop your practice and pursue your professional specialisms through development groups and research, and provide progression support for SPAs.</li>
</ul>What We Offer<ul>
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Salary: Soulbury A3–8 + up to 3 SPAs (progression supported).</li>
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Working environment: Mixed urban/rural practice; essential car user allowance; mileage &amp; travel time policy.</li>
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Professional growth: Protected peer supervision time; CPD budget &amp; CPD weeks; research and development groups; pathways for specialisms (e.g., literacy, non-attendance, care-experienced).</li>
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Flexibility &amp; wellbeing: Hybrid working, flexi-time, and a proactive Senior overseeing your induction and your practice development.</li>
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Inclusion: A service committed to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice—applications welcomed from under-represented groups.</li>
</ul>Main Responsibilities You will join a district team and work collaboratively with other team and service members, and with multi-agency colleagues to improve outcomes for children, young people and families by:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Working preventatively with a patch of schools through our traded package and SCC EAPDR process&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supporting children and families in the Early Years&nbsp;</li>
<li>Contributing to the Statutory process through EHC assessments&nbsp;</li>
<li>Collaborating on research, service and practice development&nbsp;</li>
<li>Contributing to service work on cross LA projects such as Trauma Informed, ELSA, Children's homes</li>
<li>Taking part in a vibrant CPD programme and twice yearly CPD weeks, and supporting practice development of teams and colleagues&nbsp;</li>
<li>Taking part in service development work on (for example) SCERTS, implementation science, equality and diversity</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate What We’re Looking For<ul>
<li>An honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS)</li>
<li>Recognised postgraduate training and qualification in Educational Psychology</li>
<li>Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or eligibility upon qualification</li>
<li>A collaborative practitioner who values consultation, prevention and evidence-informed practice—and is eager to keep learning.</li>
</ul>I feel well supported by my team and supervisor, and really value working closely with others in the service on commissions and projects. I feel I can be flexible and creative in my work and that my supervisor will always have my back and support me to do so - which I really value! &nbsp;— Current Team Member, Service feedback May 2025Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you. For more information, or an informal chat, contact Melissa Jones, Principal Educational Psychologist: <a href="mailto:melissa.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">melissa.jones@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> | 07970 460188Interviews will be held on the 28th November 2025.Join us and help shape brighter futures for children and families in Staffordshire.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people.We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

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