Rutland County Council · Oakham, England · £40k–£43k
This is a live UK-based role at Rutland County Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 19 September 2026. Listed as open until 27 October 2026.
Job Introduction Working Hours: 37 Interview Date(s): w.c. 12 October 2026 Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and ensuring that education is at the heart of safeguarding and family support? Do you have the expertise to influence practice across schools, partner agencies and safeguarding services? Rutland County Council is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Education Safeguarding Adviser to the Virtual School to support the expanded responsibilities of the Virtual School and the implementation of the Families First for Children reforms, SEND reforms and multi-agency safeguarding arrangements . This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening the connection between education, safeguarding and family support. Working across Children's Services, schools, early years settings, health partners and safeguarding agencies, you will ensure that children's educational experiences, needs and outcomes are integral to assessment, planning and decision-making. You will champion the needs of children with a social worker, promote inclusive practice and contribute to the development of innovative approaches that improve outcomes for children, young people and families. About the role… As the Education Safeguarding Adviser to the Virtual School, you will provide senior educational safeguarding expertise across Rutland's partnership landscape. You will work collaboratively with schools, multi-academy trusts, early years settings, social care, health partners and safeguarding agencies to ensure that children receive the right support at the right time. You will represent education within multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, including the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT), contributing educational insight, professional challenge and strategic leadership to support effective decision-making for children and families. The role will support the extended duties of the Virtual School by promoting the educational outcomes of children who have, or have previously had, a social worker and the delivery of the Families First for Children reforms by promoting educational involvement within Family Help, Family Group Decision Making and Family Support Network Packages. You will help ensure that education remains a key protective factor in children's lives and that schools and settings are fully engaged in supporting children and families. You will also contribute to strategic developments across safeguarding, inclusion, attendance and SEND, providing advice, guidance, training and challenge to professionals and partners. Through the analysis of information and performance data, you will help identify trends, influence service improvement and drive better outcomes for children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs for the DBS are covered by Rutland County Council. Please no…
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