About The Service
In collaboration with 160th (Welsh) Brigade, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) secured funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to appoint four Regional School Liaison Officers (RSLO) for Service Children for a project. This post is temporary and ends on 6th September 2022 when this project ends.
Hosted by four lead local authorities, for which Cardiff is one, the RSLOs work regionally and are each responsible for the activities in five/six local authorities. The RSLO for this post will be responsible for Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, Bridgend, Rhonda Cynon Taf and Merthyr local authorities.
About the job
In this role the RSLO will work collaboratively with the SSCE Cymru Programme Manager to deliver activities linked to a work plan, which will embed sustainable activities in schools and local authorities.
You will work with schools to promote SSCE Cymru resources and support schools in utilizing the tools available, with a focus on embedding good practice related to supporting Service Children in education.
Your role will be to support schools to understand the experiences and needs of Service Children and embed activities that will ensure sustainable support systems.
What We Are Looking For From You
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 and communication skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team and be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.
Additional information
This post is temporary until 6th September 2022.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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