Period Dignity Practitioner

We are recruiting a Period Dignity Practitioner at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 14 hours (7.24 Monday and Tuesday)
Contract Type: Part Time, Term Time Only, Fixed Term until 31st March 2026
Location: Ty Penallta/ Schools/ Working hours can be split between home and office depending on specific task requirements.

Team: Learning, Education and Inclusion

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £11,126.44 - £12,008.73 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

The post of period dignity practitioner will co-ordinate the delivery of free period products and education in academic settings across Caerphilly LA.

They will be responsible for providing information and co-ordinating training to staff in educational settings ensuring the aims and objectives from the WG Period Dignity grant are met.

The postholder will ensure schools, settings and communities across Caerphilly are supported to achieve measurable and meaningful health and well-being outcomes.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A relevant Level 6 (Degree) qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example Education or Health.
• Familiarity with Welsh Government policies and local authority structures.
• Experience of working in a health related field or in partnership with a health related field.
• Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit schools and attend meetings.
  
  

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Carin Quinn/ Sian Griffiths on 07729627797/ 07968277813 or email Quinnc@caerphilly.gov.uk griffs6@caerphilly.gov.uk

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.