Job vacancy details
Diversity Liaison Officer
Employer:Blackpool Council
Reference:REPN579/08
Salary:NJC Scale 3 (SCP 14 - 17)
Hours:37 hours per week Temporary for 12 months
Working pattern:Full Time, Flexible Hours, Permanent, Contract position
Location:Progress House, Blackpool
Closing date:28/11/2008 11:59 AM
This post provides an exciting opportunity to join and contribute to Blackpool’s Diversity Learning Team, from January 2009 or earlier if possible.
We wish to appoint a Diversity Liaison Officer to:
· Promote access to and inclusion into education for children from Gypsy, Roma Traveller backgrounds to enable them to participate fully and support them in the process of education to achieve maximum success at school and where applicable when electively home educated.
· Provide a link between the parents of Gypsy, Roma Traveller children and schools and the CSA
· Undertake outreach work to the families of Gypsy, Roma Traveller children in Blackpool and encourage and support families to take up education and other Blackpool services
· Promote Gypsy, Roma Traveller equality, diversity and rights· Build good relationships with Gypsy, Roma Traveller groups, co-facilitate groups so that their views can be used to inform planning and service
You should have:
· The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of people
· The ability to work independently or as part of a team
· Knowledge and understanding of minority ethnic cultures
· Detailed knowledge of issues relating to Gypsy, Roma Traveller community
· Experience of working with children and families
· NVQ Level 3 or above (or equivalent)
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Jane Gray on 01253 476552
Blackpool Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, CRB and medical clearances and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
All Local Authorities are required to undertake a pay and grading review. This post will be subject to Job Evaluation and the pay and grade may increase or decrease as a result.
Equal Opportunities
Blackpool welcomes applications from all of the community.
