Role description Deaf Community Liaison Officer – 2 years fixed term

Meetings: in person or virtual –

·       Steering group (SG) x 4 per year

·       Contribution to National Executive Council (NEC) meetings x 4 per year

·       Annual General Meeting x 1

·       Others by agreement with Steering Group members about Association Business

If the postholder has been unable to contribute to the work of BATOD or to attend a meeting of either SG or NEC/or a meeting related to the role for a continuing period of up to 6 months, beginning with the date of the appointment to/renewal of role, SG will consider appointment of a replacement postholder, to ensure the efficient continuation of BATOD’s work, following consultation with the post holder.

·       Representing the views of deaf professionals in discussions with policy makers

·       Promoting accessibility for all BATOD activities

·       Enhance links between BATOD and a range of networks representing the diverse deaf community

·       BATOD has experienced and qualified  representation in UK-wide stakeholder meetings related to role.  This includes representation in meetings within departments of education, health and social care, and voluntarily sector

·       Consultation responses are fully informed by liaison officer and BATOD members, by direct liaison with deaf member groups

·       The role of BATOD and QToDs in working with the diverse needs of deaf CYP and their families is more clearly articulated

·       The relationship between BATOD and the Deaf community is strengthened, to support more effective joint working and promote future information sharing and partnership working

·       A Deaf culture module will be created, piloted and evaluated to inform potential future delivery

·       BATOD SG and NEC have up to date understanding of good practice/ key issues in this area

·       BATOD policies reflect good practice across the UK

·       All those representing BATOD as representatives of the Deaf communities will have a good understanding of the role of BATOD and will have a clear brief for the meeting

·       A clear transition process to cover future requirements at the end of the fixed term period

·       The professional knowledge and experience of the post holder is extended

Identification of presenters for the BATOD Deaf culture module

·       Significant and recent experience as a BATOD NEC member

·       Ideally Deaf and BSL user/bilingual user

·       Experience of representing diversity, inclusion and equity principles

·       Experience of nurturing and modelling a culture of equity and inclusion

·       Knowledge and understanding of UK wide context for legislation and wider aspects related to deaf education

·       Active member of local and national deaf communities

·       Ability to attend 4 x Steering group, 4x NEC, AGM and engage as a steering group officer

·       Recent experience in the role of a QToD across the age ranges

·       Understanding of the range of educational settings for deaf CYP and family profiles

·       Excellent organisational skills, writing ability, and communication skills

·       Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work and liaise with a range of professionals

·       Confident with a host of IT and accessibility platforms

·       Experience of representing BATOD at a range of stakeholder meetings and national events