Family Engagement Officer x

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Family Engagement Officer x 2

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Contract:
Temporary until 31st August 2026

Salary:
Grade 5 SCP 11-19 (£28,142‑£32,061) Pro Rata

Hours: 32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year

Start Date:
Monday 13th April 2026

We are looking to appoint two energetic and motivated individuals with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to work as part of our cluster pupil support services as Family Engagement Officers. These roles are funded by a WG grant.

The role will involve working with primary aged learners and families across primary schools in the Eastern cluster. Candidates will work closely with school attendance officers, senior leaders and key stakeholders to build positive and constructive relationships with learners and their families. Postholders will provide bespoke support to our most vulnerable learners and families, engaging with relevant agencies as required. In particular, you will develop areas such as wellbeing, attendance and positive attitudes to learning to ensure that all learners have the opportunity to thrive in their journey through the primary schools.

Key attributes include confidence in conducting home visits, experience working as part of a team and alone, high standards of record keeping and a flexible approach to meet the demands and expectations of the post.

These roles are unique and are located in Cardiff; staff currently working in Cardiff may apply. Secondment is welcomed; please ensure you have agreement from your governing body if applying for this role.

The ideal candidates will have successful experience of working with primary school‑aged children and their families both in a school setting and out of school hours with a commitment to working in a multi‑agency environment.

Internal candidates wishing to apply for a secondment must obtain approval prior to application (Form SEC1 4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or, for school‑based staff, by the Headteacher / Governing Body.

These posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks.

A valid driving licence is required for this post. These posts are temporary until 31st August 2026. These vacancies are suitable for post share.

Completed application forms should be emailed to the school. Closing date:
Friday 13th February 2026 at 12 noon. Interview date:
To be confirmed.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as possible. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity and welcome applications from under‑represented individuals, including those:

• aged under 25
• not in employment, education or training
• from local communities, including disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities
• able to communicate fluently in Welsh