Local Authority ALN DESCo

Salary: £35,412 - £39,862

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 2591

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Temporary/Secondment - Part Time

Contract end date:

31 March 2027

Location:

Carmarthen

Grade:

Grade H

Salary:

£35,412 - £39,862

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

£18.36 - £20.66

Contract Hours

15

Come and join our team

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to be responsible for the effective operational management and coordinating actions required to support the statutory processes as set out within the ALNET Act and ALN Code 2021. This is a key front-line post and is crucial in ensuring that statutory timelines and processes are undertaken by the LA and schools.

The role will include leading on the facilitation, administration and monitoring of Individual Development Plans. They will be required to liaise with schools, parents, children and young people and broader stakeholders to ensure that plans are child centred and robust in meeting the needs of the child.

The appointed individual will work closely with a wide range of colleagues across the Inclusion Department. They will be required to work to a high level of accuracy and within the requirements of relevant legislation and specific deadlines.

For an informal discussion, contact Rebecca Williams (rawilliams@carmarthenshire.gov.uk) / Elinor Williams (erwilliams@carmarthenshire.gov.uk)

Job Description:

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Expected date of interview:

29 January 2026

DBS level:

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level

Closing Date: 15/01/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

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

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.