Job profile

We are currently seeking a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join our team as a PCR and IDP Officer.

As a PCR and IDP Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Local Authority (LA) in the discharge of its duties under the Additional Learning Needs Education and Tribunal (ALNET) Wales Act 2018 and the accompanying Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Code for Wales 2021.
• Supporting the LA with the development, management and quality assurance of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) as set out in the ALNET Wales Act 2018.

Your daily routine will be:

• To assist the ALNSS Manager in coordinating and discharging the LA's duties in relation to the development, management and quality assurance of Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• To organise and lead Person Centred Review (PCR) meetings between the learner, parents/carers and all agencies involved with the young person to create a fully integrated IDP between all parties.
• To prepare high quality Local Authority Maintained IDPs, which meet all legal requirements, in accordance with the statutory advice received, within the appropriate and applicable timescales.
• To participate in the quality control monitoring of the format of completed IDPs.

Do you have:

• Experience of conducting Person Centred Reviews and developing plans for Children and Young People with ALN.
• Experience of working with settings and schools.
• Experience of working collaboratively with parents and agencies.

We would welcome those with experience in the following roles:

• Experience of conducting Person Centred Reviews and developing plans for Children and Young People with ALN.
• Experience of working with settings and schools.

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues efforts and achievements. We also believe that theres life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Rebecca Phillips on 

Email:   r.phillips@npt.gov.uk

Closing date: 13 July 2025

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure (both adult & child barred list)

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are desirable.

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

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.  In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council.  Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview.  If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you.  Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.