Welfare Liaison Assistant

You will be part of a specialist school support team working with schools, settings and families to develop practice and provision for Gypsy Roma and Irish Traveller pupils (GRT) pupils and communities at strategic and operational levels. The focus is on supporting the attainment, progress and attendance of GRT pupils.

• A professional qualification in Teaching, Social Work, Youth Work, Education Welfare Studies or an equivalent qualification with significant post qualification experience are essential.
• It would be advantageous to have experience of working in schools in collaboration with teaching staff, working with black and minority ethnic communities and possess an understanding of issues surrounding race equalities and inclusion.
• You will have knowledge of current education statutory requirements and legislation.
• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals, including school staff and parents and facilitate communication between schools and parents is essential.
• You will have extensive knowledge and experience of Child Protection policy and procedures.
• You will build good relationships to effectively communicate issues relating to unfamiliar cultures to Traveller families and schools; to achieve a mutual understanding.
• You will have the ability to influence service providers and achieve attitude shifts.
• You will be required to explain complex structures in a manner to suit different audiences.
• You may have evidence of continuing professional development.

How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different

Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.

• We’re building and shaping communities which people are proud of
• We’re working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life
• We’re investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential.

We’ve achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibilityto help them achieve that work/life balance.

• We invest in the careers of our people and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of ourtraining and developmentoffer, which helps our people make the greatest long-term difference in their work.
• What’s special here is the strength of the team ethos, the support and the training.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect.
• We recognise that our diverse teamof skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.

We’ve achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

We’re making a difference, be part of it!

Interviews will be held on 9 July 2021.