Bridgend County Borough Council Hiring for Senior Education Engagement Co Job at Bridgend, Wales , UK Full Time

37 hours per week

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a motivated individual who has a passion for ensuring vulnerable learners educational needs are being met. An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of a team that promotes the needs of vulnerable learners in accessing good quality education that meets their needs.

Your experience as a professional involved in education, social care or the voluntary sector over a number of years will allow you to work closely with a variety of staff across education and social care to improve outcomes for those children who have been identified as being vulnerable in education. This group of learners includes but is not exclusive to those children who are supported by the Youth Justice Service, children with English as an additional language, Gypsy Traveller Families, children who are looked after, those who have been elected to be home educated, children deemed to be at risk of significant harm.

This is an opportunity to develop your skills in working with vulnerable learners. If you have the necessary professional knowledge supported by experience, we look forward to hearing from you. In return, we can offer an opportunity for you to make your mark and implement change in a supportive environment.

A range of flexible terms and conditions can be negotiated for the right candidates.

An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check is a requirement for this post.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Gail Biggs, Team Manager on 01656815420 or alternatively via email [email protected]

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.

Closing date: Wednesday 27th July 2022