At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.
About the Role
Sendias Bathnes offers free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support to children and young people between the ages of 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents / carers.
We are currently recruiting for Parent Champions, to volunteer for a few hours a week (or fortnight), to attend events such as school coffee mornings or support groups across BANES.
You will chat with families about what Sendias Bathnes does and signpost to other local services.
These are very flexible roles, with times and locations to suit you.
We will provide you with training, on-going support and cover reasonable expenses.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents.
Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at : / / jobsandcareers.
bathnes.gov.uk / why-work-us / our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at : / / beta.bathnes.gov.uk / equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at : / / shorturl.at / ajrsW
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced / Basic DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement : The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with / without barred list checks.