Pastoral Support Lead (LAC & Care Leavers)

Designated Lead (Looked After Children & Care Leavers)
South Yorkshire/North Nottinghamshire based FE college.
37 hours per week/52 weeks per year
Temporary for 3 months or until the permanent role has been filled - potential for temporary to permanent.

• Lead on the Group's statutory responsibilities for care-experienced learners.
• Coordinate and chair electronic Personal Education Plans (ePEPs), ensuring all statutory deadlines are met.
• Monitor attendance, retention, achievement, progression, and destinations of vulnerable learners.
• Develop and implement timely interventions to support student engagement and success.
• Build strong partnerships with Local Authorities, Virtual Schools, carers, and external agencies.
• Provide targeted pastoral support, mentoring, and advocacy.
• Promote trauma-informed approaches across curriculum areas.
• Prepare reports for senior leaders and college committees on learner outcomes and support needs.
• Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement of student support services.
• Act as a trusted point of contact and emotionally available adult for learners who need additional support.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Experience developing and implementing effective learner support strategies.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and case management experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• A proactive and resilient approach when managing competing priorities.
• A Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in English and Maths, or willingness to achieve these.
• A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, Youth Work, Social Studies, or a related field.
• A teaching qualification at Level 3 or above would be advantageous.
• DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.