West Berkshire Council
Education Service,
West Street House, Newbury

Life Chances Team Coordinator

(Ref: 03217)
£17,161 - £19,621 per annum, pro rata
Grade E, SCP 18 – 22
22.2 hours per week
Permanent

The Life Chances Team is a multidisciplinary team of professionals from Education, Health and Children’s Services who meet regularly to plan and support the children and young people who are looked after by West Berkshire Council.

As Life Chances Team Coordinator, you will be the key contact and administrator for team members, service users and the wider professional context. You will use your skills to ensure that the team and its associated processes run smoothly, thereby supporting the corporate objective of improving outcomes for children and young people in care.
You will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from a wide range of professional backgrounds. Good IT and keyboard skills are essential, as well as the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, then please contact either Diane Grist (Interim Service Manager – Children’s Services) on 01635 503155, or Robin Douglas (LACES Team Manager) on 07770481564.

For an application form please call 01635 519122 or email recruitment@westberks.gov.uk quoting the post reference number 03217. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 23rd  March  2010
Interview date: 31st  March  2010

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