Family Engagement Inclusion Officer - Temporary / Fixed Term
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,957 to £36,363 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 April 2026 |
| Location: | Barry, CF63 4RU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | LS00456 |
Summary
About us
A challenging and rewarding full time short term contract (12 months) role has become available to support the work of the inclusion team. A post has arisen to support the Inclusion manager, Lead inclusion officers and existing inclusion officers as an Family Engagement Inclusion officer.
The remit of the Inclusion team includes: promoting the welfare and attendance of learners in school – including use of legal routes such as issue of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), School attendance orders (SAOs) and also welfare and engagement support to families and schools to promote positive attendance and reduce persistent (below 80%) absence. Support and monitoring of Elective Home Education (EHE), the implementation of appropriate procedures in relation to Children Missing Education (CME), physical intervention policy and measures including incident reporting and the facilitation and oversight of out of school tuition (OOST). The team also support the Local Authority remit of licensing the employment of children and the issue of performance and chaperone licenses. The team also play a role in supporting schools, learners and parents in exclusion and managed move situations.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 7, SCP 20-25, £32,597 - £36,363 Pro Rata £16.90 - £18.85 Per Hour
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices, Barry
Temporary: contract 12 months.
Description: The post-holder will support the remit and function of the inclusion team which includes LA responsibilities of and for: the Education Welfare Service (EWS), Out of school tuition (OOST), Child employment licensing and Elective Home Education (EHE). You will make an effective contribution to the Inclusion Service’s goal of ensuring that children of statutory school age are safeguarded and also take full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them and maximise their educational potential by promoting and supporting good attendance for those on role and otherwise in line with LA responsibilities and priorities. You will support school improvement by offering advice and guidance, support and challenge to a range of stakeholders.
About you
You will need:
Experience of: Multi agency working around inclusion remit issues such as : attendance, EHE, CME or exclusion.
Experience of safeguarding multi agency working and meeting attendance.
Experience of acting as advocate and champion for the education rights of children and their parents especially those from potentially Vulnerable Groups as identified by Estyn.
Local Authority working or Education system working within the remit of the Inclusion team.
Working with pupils, families and schools to promote attendance or to secure positive education outcomes and attainment.
Working with pupils schools and families around issues of anxiety, school phobia and disengagement.
Knowledge of :
Understanding and awareness of the Trauma informed and ACE approaches adopted by the Local Authority and how these are embedded within the LAs continuum of support and provision.
Up to date good working knowledge of the law and Welsh Government guidance in relation to Inclusion remit: child performance, child employment and chaperone regulation, attendance, EHE, CME, exclusion and restraint/physical intervention.
Current knowledge of child safeguarding and how it relates to the work of the Inclusion team.
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced and Barred Children
For Further Information, contact: Amanda Geddes Inclusion Manager 07703468812
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
A challenging and rewarding full time short term contract (12 months) role has become available to support the work of the inclusion team. A post has arisen to support the Inclusion manager, Lead inclusion officers and existing inclusion officers as an Family Engagement Inclusion officer.
The remit of the Inclusion team includes: promoting the welfare and attendance of learners in school – including use of legal routes such as issue of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), School attendance orders (SAOs) and also welfare and engagement support to families and schools to promote positive attendance and reduce persistent (below 80%) absence. Support and monitoring of Elective Home Education (EHE), the implementation of appropriate procedures in relation to Children Missing Education (CME), physical intervention policy and measures including incident reporting and the facilitation and oversight of out of school tuition (OOST). The team also support the Local Authority remit of licensing the employment of children and the issue of performance and chaperone licenses. The team also play a role in supporting schools, learners and parents in exclusion and managed move situations.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 7, SCP 20-25, £32,597 - £36,363 Pro Rata £16.90 - £18.85 Per Hour
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices, Barry
Temporary: contract 12 months.
Description: The post-holder will support the remit and function of the inclusion team which includes LA responsibilities of and for: the Education Welfare Service (EWS), Out of school tuition (OOST), Child employment licensing and Elective Home Education (EHE). You will make an effective contribution to the Inclusion Service’s goal of ensuring that children of statutory school age are safeguarded and also take full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them and maximise their educational potential by promoting and supporting good attendance for those on role and otherwise in line with LA responsibilities and priorities. You will support school improvement by offering advice and guidance, support and challenge to a range of stakeholders.
About you
You will need:
Experience of: Multi agency working around inclusion remit issues such as : attendance, EHE, CME or exclusion.
Experience of safeguarding multi agency working and meeting attendance.
Experience of acting as advocate and champion for the education rights of children and their parents especially those from potentially Vulnerable Groups as identified by Estyn.
Local Authority working or Education system working within the remit of the Inclusion team.
Working with pupils, families and schools to promote attendance or to secure positive education outcomes and attainment.
Working with pupils schools and families around issues of anxiety, school phobia and disengagement.
Knowledge of :
Understanding and awareness of the Trauma informed and ACE approaches adopted by the Local Authority and how these are embedded within the LAs continuum of support and provision.
Up to date good working knowledge of the law and Welsh Government guidance in relation to Inclusion remit: child performance, child employment and chaperone regulation, attendance, EHE, CME, exclusion and restraint/physical intervention.
Current knowledge of child safeguarding and how it relates to the work of the Inclusion team.
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced and Barred Children
For Further Information, contact: Amanda Geddes Inclusion Manager 07703468812
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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