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Closing date: Tuesday 15 October 2024
Location: Hove, East Sussex
Hours: 28-35h per week
Salary: £28,000-£35,000per annum
Contract: Permanent
Interview date: 23 and 24 october

BCT prides itself on being a great place to work. Our aim is to support, inform and empower young people with sight loss and their families throughout Sussex. Our services are life changing and we are proud to work with our incredible young people and their families to make positive change. We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Educational Advocacy Officer to meet the demands of our Educational Advocacy Service; we want to ensure students with sight loss thrive within their educational settings and go on to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a person that shares our values, who loves a challenge and wants to make a real difference to the lives of young people. Within this role you will be at the forefront of requesting, agreeing and monitoring EHCPs by liaising with parents, schools, relevant professionals, and local authorities, with the voice of the young person at the centre of our work. The job role will involve direct contact with parents, attending meetings, providing information and advice, signposting and attending annual reviews/ other school-based meetings and where necessary, SEND Tribunals. You will support us to optimise the educational chances these young people have by ensuring they receive the most appropriate support, to meet their vision needs and optimise their learning experiences.

You could find further details and the job pack here: Vacancies – Blatchington Court Trust