Job Description

Salary

Grade 7 37,280 - 40,777 per annum, pro rata

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

Permanent

Date posted

17/10/2025

Job reference

REQ000151



We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our friendly and supportive ALN Team as a Statutory Officer. You must have a thorough working knowledge around current ALN legislation, processes and procedures relating to Children Looked After (CLA), and the ability to deal calmly and efficiently with schools, families and external agencies. The role would include the management of case work and the ability to use IT management systems. This challenging, yet very rewarding role, will provide you with the chance to work within a friendly, forward-looking Inclusion Service.

The post holder will be required provide support, advice and guidance to Parents/Carers, Children and Young People, schools and Colleges and other stakeholders including Health and Social Care colleagues in the delivery of the authority's duties of the requirements of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (ALNET) Act, specifically the statutory duties placed on Local Authorities.

To support all partners in removing barriers to learning so that all pupils, irrespective of their individual backgrounds, circumstances or difficulties, are able to derive the maximum benefit from their learning.

Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The post holder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

Interviews will be conducted virtually using Microsoft teams or another video conferencing platform that candidates are able to access

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For further information on this post please contact:-

Gill Smith (ALN Team Manager) 07870 998 671 or e-mail

gill.smith@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025 12 midnight

Interviews: Wednesday 19th November 2025