Job Reference: JO0000001709
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Welsh Language Coordinator
Home Based (Travel required)
£26,000 per annum
Fixed term contract until 31st March 2024 (extension possible if funding available)
Work Wales are working with a UK charity organisation to recruit a Welsh language Coordinator to support early years, childcare and play work practitioners with Welsh language skills.
The Role
Targets are agreed annually between the Welsh Government and charity partners. You will co-ordinate the charity's Welsh languageproject, encourage Members to embark onto the online self-learning course, and provide ongoing support to practitioners on increasing their use of the Welsh language.
Main Duties
* To establish and manage robust procedures and systems to support the co- ordination, delivery and monitoring of the Welsh Language project
* Identify settings and recruitment of practitioners for the delivery of training
* Promote the development of Welsh language skills by encouraging practitioners to sign up for the training
* Provide support to practitioners to ensure learning from the training is implemented in the workplace
* Development of resources to ensure training influences practice
* Delivery of live interaction sessions with practitioners and other partners
* Collection of data, monitoring and tracking the progress of participants
* Provide regular written reports identifying progress against targets
* Systematically gather and record sector intelligence and research
* Carry out visitswithin member settings to identify which may want to transition to Bilingual or Welsh medium status.
About You
* Effective communication skills - fluent in both English and Welsh
* Knowledge of the benefits and value of the Welsh language inthe early years sector
* Experience of using a range of IT applications including Microsoft Office/ Excel
* Excellent administrative skills with attention to detail
* Able to build relationships easily and communicate at all levels, including the ability to use language and other communication skills that very young children can understand and relate to
* Enthusiasm for quality early years, childcare and play work opportunities
* Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise a busy workload
* An enthusiastic, self-motivated, organised, team worker and networker
* Ability to work independently and use their own initiativeBenefits
* 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday,
* Personal Pension Scheme,
* Healthcare Cash Plan,
* Online Discount,
* Employee Assistance Programme,
* Staff Awards,
* CompanySick Pay,
* Flexible working
In order to fulfil this role, you must have the use of your own transport and the ability to travel as needed.
For further information, please contact Ryan Jones on 01792 477340, or email
Industry: Education and Training
Salary: Up to £26000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Contract
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Contact Name: Ryan Jones
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