SSCE Cymru Schools Liaison Officer

Salary: Grade 6 - £25,979 - £28,770 pro rata

Job Description

Grade 6 - £25,979 for 25 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per annum, equating to £17,553.38 pro rata.

Pembrokeshire County Council have an exciting opportunity to join the Education Welfare Service, working as an SSCE Cymru Schools Liaison Officer, working on a flexible part time basis 25 hours per week.

https://www.sscecymru.co.uk

The post holder will join a well-regarded and high performing team, working with Service children and their families, schools and Local Authorities across Wales, supporting them to ensure Service children's needs are fully met and understood.

As the SSCE Cymru Schools Liaison Officer you would be responsible for compiling evidence on the experiences of Service children in education. Collaborating with members of the SSCE Cymru network to conduct activities and produce resources that will help to support Service children throughout their education. Work with organisations to provide evidence and impact policy relevant to supporting Service children in education.

We are looking for a highly motivated, organised and resourceful individual with experience of working in an education setting to support children and young people. You will need excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team and be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.

You will work with schools and Local Authorities across Wales to promote SSCE Cymru resources and support schools in utilizing the tools available, with a focus on embedding good practice related to understanding the experiences and needs of how to effectively support Service Children in education.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to supporting positive, solution focused outcomes for children and young people.

The role involves liaising with a variety of stakeholders to ensure Service children's voices are heard.

You will also need to be committed to Pembrokeshire County Council's values.

We are offering agile working arrangements with a base in County Hall, Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire. Term-Time only would also be considered.

For an informal discussion please contact Millie Taylor SSCE Cymru Programme Manager 02920 468616or Kelly Hamid - Education Welfare Service Manager on 01437 774658 or Kelly.Hamid@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the Recruitment Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online or require support by emailing recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.

• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.