Job: Swyddog Cynhwysiant Ysgolion Bro / Community Focused Schools Inclusion Officer
Job Ref: RE-1805
Job Scale: Gradd 5 / Grade 5
Job Hours: 37 Arws / 37 Hours
Location: Civic Centre
Speciality:
This post is term time only + 4 weeks - Fixed term until 31 March 2026.
Salary - 95.12% of Grade 5 = £29,067.70 - £31,060.48 per annum.
Job Purpose
You will work directly with families who have two or more children in the same household with attendance concerns to improve attendance, playing a key part in driving early intervention and tailoring support that helps children attend, engage, and thrive in school.
You will identify and address the root causes of poor attendance, offering practical support, advice, and challenge where needed.
Building positive, respectful relationships will be at the heart of your role as you help families overcome barriers and re-engage with education. Working across a number of schools, you will collaborate with staff, safeguarding leads, and external services to ensure a joined-up and early help approach that keeps children at the centre.
Additional Information
For further information, please contact Blair Cannon at 01685 725000 or email Blair.Cannon@merthyr.gov.uk.
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have internet access, application forms can be obtained by calling 01685 725000 and should be returned by 09.07.2025 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable people. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments.
All employees must comply with data protection and confidentiality policies. Breaches may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged. We are dedicated to eradicating discrimination and ensuring fair recruitment practices.
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