Advocate
Specialist Education Setting | King's Lynn, Norfolk
Permanent Position | 35 Hours per Week | Term Time Only (39 Weeks)
Salary Grade E-F: £26,403 - £31,022 FTE
Actual Starting Salary: £22,887.36 per annum (pro rata)
Be the Person Who Helps Young People Find Their Voice
"Every young person deserves an advocate who believes in their potential."
Inspire EHC is privileged to be recruiting for an Advocate to join a specialist education provision in King's Lynn that supports children and young people with social, emotional, behavioural and additional learning needs.
This permanent opportunity offers the chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable and marginalised young people who require emotional, behavioural and therapeutic support to achieve success.
As an Advocate, you will support a caseload of young people and their families, acting as a trusted adult and key point of contact throughout their educational journey. You'll help bridge the gap between education, behaviour, wellbeing and therapeutic support, ensuring every young person receives the guidance and advocacy they need to thrive.
Your Role
Working closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, families and external agencies, you'll deliver tailored interventions and provide practical, emotional and educational support to pupils.
Key responsibilities include:
• Managing and supporting a caseload of young people and families through individual sessions, family visits and targeted interventions
• Building positive, trusting relationships that promote engagement, attendance and personal development
• Designing, implementing and reviewing individual development and support plans
• Delivering one-to-one and small-group mentoring, advice and guidance sessions
• Working collaboratively with teachers, social care professionals, local authorities and multi-agency teams
• Monitoring educational progress, emotional wellbeing and behavioural outcomes
• Identifying risks and safeguarding concerns, ensuring appropriate support and intervention is in place
• Attending professional meetings including reviews, planning meetings and multi-agency discussions
• Maintaining accurate records, reports and case documentation
Who We're Looking For
We would love to hear from candidates who are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and helping them overcome barriers to education and personal development.
You may have experience in:
• Youth Work
• Children's Residential Care
• Family Support
• Social Care
• Advocacy
• Mentoring
• SEMH Education
• Alternative Provision
• Pastoral Support
• Behaviour Support
The successful candidate will ideally have:
• A Level 2 qualification in Youth Work, Social Care, Education, Mentoring, Counselling, Health & Social Care or a related field
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs, behavioural difficulties or additional learning needs
• Strong advocacy, mentoring and relationship-building skills
• An understanding of safeguarding, child development, attachment theory and emotional wellbeing
• Knowledge of behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills
• Emotional resilience and the ability to work effectively within a challenging but highly rewarding environment
Why Join This School?
• Permanent, term-time-only position
• Actual starting salary of £22,887.36 per annum
• Salary Grade E-F (£26,403 - £31,022 FTE)
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's lives
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A varied role where no two days are the same
• The opportunity to work holistically with young people, families and external agencies
About the School
Our fantastic partner specialist school supports children and young people who require a highly personalised, therapeutic and nurturing approach to education.
The provision specialises in supporting pupils with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.
Through strong relationships, targeted interventions and a person-centred approach, staff create a safe environment where young people feel understood, valued and empowered to succeed.
Safeguarding
Inspire EHC Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory professional references.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, build confidence and achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to become an Advocate in King's Lynn and help create brighter futures for young people across Norfolk.