Total 191 job vacancies by Bridgend County Borough Council

Skills Trainer - Employability - Temporary
Job description
37 hours per week

Temporary up to 31 March 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Employability Bridgend as a Skills Trainer (a Shared Prosperity Fund project). The project aims to tackle the barriers that prevent individuals from accessing the labour market before matching local people with businesses, helping them gain vital experience to find long-term employment.

The successful applicants for this key post will work alongside other Skills Trainers. You will be an enthusiastic, motivated team worker who will plan, organise, deliver and evaluate sessions/courses at various venues throughout the county thus helping to deliver a successful Employability Bridgend project.

Employability Bridgend has the ambition to challenge poverty by supporting both working and not working people to secure a better outcome for local people. Do you want to join us?

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Closing Date: 13 November 2024

Interview Date: 21 November 2024

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Senior Practitioner - Forensic Mental Health
Job description
37 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced and committed Senior Social Work Practitioner to join our regional forensic social work team at Caswell Clinic. This role will involve deputising for the Social Work Manager and supporting the wider Social Work Team. You will be required to work to social work standards specific to secure services and manage your performance within the legal framework of this area of mental health practice.

You will work with an established multi agency clinical team across the health boards and local authorities in South Wales. Work will include supporting vulnerable individuals in an inpatient setting and in the community. You will be part of the social work team in Caswell Clinic which allows areas of specific interest to be developed and you will have access to specialist training as well as opportunities to deliver training to a wider cohort.

You will hold a complex caseload of individuals who may present with complex trauma, attachment disorder, severe distress, emotional dysregulation and who may challenge care givers. You will be a resilient and boundaries individual, able to work in a challenging environment. You will need to have effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing representing the needs of the patients with integrity and sensitivity to the needs of the service.

The successful candidate will have a relevant qualification in Social Work and significant post qualification in mental health practice.

To discuss this position, please contact Susan Brown – Social Work Manager on 01656 753059 or e mail susan.brown@bridgend.gov.uk

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 13 November 2024

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Teacher - St Mary's & St Patrick's Catholic School
Job description
32.5 hours per week

St Mary’s & St Patrick’s RC Primary is a vibrant and exciting school in the beautiful valley of Maesteg, in the Archdiocese of Cardiff. There are currently just under 200 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on being a close knit, one form entry school with a strong feeling of community. This an excellent opportunity for a teacher to join our small, supportive and friendly team and provide outstanding opportunities for our pupils. You do not have to be a Catholic to teach at our school; all we ask is that you uphold our Catholic values and fully participate in the Catholic life of our school.

This role would be an ideal opportunity for an experienced practitioner. We would like to hear from you if you:

Are an excellent teacher who can motivate, inspire and provide challenge to pupils in their learning.

Are willing to build strong and supportive relationships with pupils, families and staff

Have high expectations of pupil behaviour.

Are keen to become fully involved in the wider life of the school.

Uphold the Catholic ethos of our school.

The ideal candidate will

be a qualified teacher who can demonstrate a successful track record in facilitating academic development and a creative and engaging teaching style

track record in leading an area of school development plan, with success

have the ability and experience of teaching across the progression steps

have experience of teaching ALN children

have excellent classroom management skills

be able to use their own initiative and become a vital part of our team

be hard working, enthusiastic and dedicated

Uphold the Catholic ethos of our school

At St Mary’s & St Patrick’s you will find

The same fun-loving, noisy and excitable children as you would in all schools.

Supportive and positive families.

A warm welcome from all staff and governors.

The school to be a very happy, friendly and positive environment.

Visits to the school are highly recommended.

Applications should be on the Catholic Education Service form, which can be downloaded from http://catholiceducation.org.uk/ or obtained from the school, along with further details. We welcome visits to the school by prior arrangement.

Please contact the Mrs. N Kelly-Fisher, Headteacher, to arrange a visit or to request an application pack via post, phone or email

Location St Mary’s & St Patrick’s RC Primary, Monica Street, Maesteg, CF34 9AY

Phone 01656 815585

Email head@stmstpcs.bridgend.cymru

Website St. Mary's & St. Patrick's Primary School - Home

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 20 November 2024

Shortlisting Date: 26 November 2024

Interview & Class Observation Date: Week Commencing 2 December 2024

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Teacher- Coety Primary School - Maternity Cover
Job description
32.5 hours per week

Temporary up to 12 months or until the post holder returns; whichever is earlier Start Date approximately Jan 2025

The Governors of Coety Primary School are seeking to appoint a well organised, motivated, and effective teacher, with excellent classroom management skills, to join our friendly and professional team. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner with a passion for providing inspirational learning experiences. The candidate will need to enjoy working as part of a team to cover a period of maternity initially teaching in a Year 3 – 4 age range class.

The successful candidate will need to be:

An excellent classroom practitioner

Flexible, hard working and enthusiastic

Have high expectations for the learning, behaviour, and care of all pupils.

Committed to high standards.

Have good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Be fully supportive of the values and ethos of our inclusive school.

Coety Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Opportunity to look around the school:14 November 2024 at 17:00pm

(Please contact Mrs. Phillips (adminmanager@coetyps.bridgend.cymru) if you wish to attend)

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 20 November 2024

Interview Date: w/c 9 December 2024

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Social Care Worker - Glyn Cynffig - Internal
Job description
25 & 30 hours per week

We are recruiting support staff to work in Glyn Cynffig. We are looking for enthusiastic, creative, and flexible people to work with individuals who are experiencing mental health problems, mild learning difficulties, addressing substance misuse and others who are vulnerable, enabling them to gain skills necessary for independent living. You will be required to monitor progress on the implementation of individual plans, recording such monitoring as required.

A positive and supportive approach is a requirement of the role as the successful candidate will need to support people in a person-centred way with all areas of identified needs. This will include household and domestic tasks, shopping and food preparation, hygiene, personal health, budgeting, social activities, offering guidance and advice to enable people to make informed decisions and exercise their rights. You will be expected to assist people to register with a doctor and dentist of their choice, supporting them during visits if this is a requirement.

The role will involve recording all financial transactions relevant to Petty Cash, in line with Financial Regulations.

To support you in your role you will receive appropriate training, one to one supervision with your line manager, as well as regular team meetings.

For this post, you will need to be flexible and will participate in shift work. As you are required to work weekends, nights when required and bank holidays you are entitled to the enhanced rate of time and a third for these hours. You will have sleeping in duties, (for which an additional allowance is paid). The hours will be arranged by the manager of the service and subject to the needs of people supported.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Night Duties, Sleeping In, Weekend Working are a requirement of this post

Closing Date: 27 November 2024

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Adoption Service Support Officer - Western Bay Adoption Team - Temporary
Job description
30 hours per week

Temporary up to March 2026

A vacancy has arisen for an Adoption Service Support Officer within the Regional Western Bay Adoption Service. This is a collaboration of 3 local authorities, Neath Port-Talbot, Bridgend and Swansea who provide services to all those affected by adoption. This is a 30hr week temporary post to cover secondment leave from the agreed start date for successful candidate until 31st March 2026. This post is based in Neath Annex.

You will be responsible for providing a flexible, high quality and efficient business support service. This will include telephony, use of I.T. systems and providing clerical support to the Regional Western Bay Adoption Service. You will also be responsible for taking weekly minutes of WBAS panels.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, organised and be able to work to tight deadlines. You must possess a good standard of Education.

The post will be based in Neath Annex in Neath town centre. However, candidates maybe expected to work in various locations across the Western Bay region when required.

For an informal discussion, please contact Tracy Willis on 01639 686166 or t.willis@westernbayadoption.org

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 20 November 2024

Shortlisting Date: 2 December 2024

Interview Date: 10 December 2024

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Marketing & Engagement Officer
Job description
37 hours per week

Fixed Term up to March 2025

Shared Prosperity Fund

The Marketing Officer will be responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with partners to generate leads so that all potential employability participants in Bridgend are put through the Triage process ensuring the correct provision is recommended. There will be a need to develop referral pathways with other provision and to develop innovative ways, including community engagement, to ensure the maximum numbers of referrals to Employability Bridgend are reached thus ensuring that via this process the project remains on profile and that the individual engagement targets are met.

Working closely with key referral partners to raise the profile and awareness of the Employability Bridgend project, creating opportunities in which to identify new participants, engaging and enrolling them onto the programme. The postholder will develop and participate in the delivery of community activity and events.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

Closing Date:13 November 2024

Shortlisting Date: 15 November 2024

Interview Date: 2 December 2024

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Social Worker - Central Children's Locality Hubs
Job description
Full time & Part time contracts available

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people?

Do you want to work for an employer who places major importance on high quality supervision, wellbeing and career development.

Bridgend County Borough Council offer great opportunities to further your social work career. We want Social Workers to join us to assess and support the children and families across the county borough.

We have recently completed a restructure to provide an even wider range of pathways for children who are care experienced. As a result of the restructure, four smaller case management teams have been created and will be underpinned by a strengths-based approach within a collaborative and supportive environment. We are currently recruiting for Social Workers who will be based within our East Locality Team, located in Brynteg Comprehensive School on Ewenny Road.

Our Locality Teams are based within three community hubs around the county borough. Our targeted Family Support Services are co-located with our Locality Teams to provide a continuum of services ranging from early help to intensive provision to families with complex needs. We also have teams who offer expertise in relation to children with disabilities and young people aged 16 and over who are entitled to leaving care services.

Our MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) went live in April 2018. This service incorporates both the requirements of the Social Services & Well Being (Wales) Act 2014 alongside safeguarding our most vulnerable children and adults.

In 2020 Children’s Social Care launched the outcome focused approach social work model which underpins all of our practice in Bridgend County Borough. All new staff will be provided with a suite of training that will support them to develop their practice in line with the principles of the model.

We would love to hear from both experienced Social Workers and those in their first two years of service. If successful you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. As well as this, you will be able to further your career with both developmental and promotional opportunities.

Our programme of support for newly qualified social workers won the ‘Developing a Confident and Sustainable Workforce’ award in the 2018 Social Care Wales accolades.

We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services.

Working in a rewarding and educational environment where staff feel valued is what you can expect with Bridgend County Borough Council as your employer.

You will receive a £5,000 Market Supplement and a relocation package up to £8,000 will be considered for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Applicants should note that criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.

Closing Date: 20 November 2024

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Social Worker - EIPH - Adults Services
Job description
37 hours per week

We are on an ambitious journey to achieving a truly co productive approach to working with people and their carers. We believe that everyone has strengths, and our mission is to support people to maintain their independence so that they can live their lives well, we believe this starts at the point of first contact with the department. Our “Strengths-Based Model of Practice” supports a multidisciplinary approach to enabling and supporting people who live with issues caused by disability, frailty, and ageing.
We are looking to appoint a full time Social Worker who will be based within the Early Intervention and Prevention Hub, which includes the short-term social work, community support workers and the front door response in Adult Social Care. The team supports a multi- disciplinary approach, with a focus on adults who have multi-faceted complex needs and cognitive decline. This service focuses on outcomes for individuals, maximising individual potential and minimising risk to independence, with an emphasis on choice and control.
A recognised social work qualification and registration with the Care Council for Wales is essential.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

A vetting check by South Wales Police is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 27 November 2024

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Senior Practitioner - Child Disability and Transition team
Job description
37 hours per week

Our Child Disability and Transition team is a frontline assessment, case management team which specialises in providing support and services to disabled children and young people across the County Borough of Bridgend. This includes children who are care experienced and those disabled young people who are transitioning into adulthood.

The team responds to children and families with complex needs or where there are early child protection concerns and provides high quality support and intervention for those with longer term needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our busy, motivated and supportive Child Disability and Transition team.

You will have a recognised social work qualification along with knowledge and understanding of the complex needs of disabled children/young people/adults and their families. Ideally you will have experience of working as a social worker in children or adult services and a desire to specialise in working with disabled children/young people/adults. This post offers a rare opportunity to manage both children and adult cases and to gain a wide range of case management experience across the age span within a supportive team.

You will support the team manager and deputy manager to provide support to the rest of the team and be given opportunities to develop management and supervisory skills to help you achieve any future career aspirations to move into a team management role.

Applicants should note that an Enhanced Disclosure Check by the Criminal Records Bureau will be necessary for the successful applicant.

If you are interested in this position and would like more information please contact Bev Whiteley Team Manager, Child Disability and Transition team on (01656) 815442.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 20 November 2024

Shortlisting Date: 25 November 2024

Interview Date: 11 December 2024

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Social Care Worker and Night Care Worker
Job description
30 hours & 25 hours contracts available

Our short stay and emergency accommodation are front line services which specialise in providing support to people with learning disabilities and associated needs such as Autism, complex behaviours, physical disabilities, dementia and complex health needs

The role will involve:-

Working flexibly across short stay and emergency accommodation services where priority of need is required

Providing flexible and high quality support, care and advice which focuses on individuals strengths, goals and diverse needs in a person centred way that promotes active engagement and individualised planning and support

Contributing to and implementing the principles and procedures of positive behaviour support, working with individuals with complex needs.

Providing support with all aspects of daily living and skills teaching which may include; community activities, household and domestic tasks, shopping and food preparation, personal hygiene, dressing and personal appearance.

Taking an active role and contribute to the development of person centred plans including positive risk assessments and associated guidelines / guidance where required.

Night Duties, Sleeping In, Weekend Working, Standby Duties and Emergency Response are a requirement of this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

Closing date: 20 November 2024

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Senior Practitioner - Locality Hub - Central
Job description
37 hours per week

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work for an employer who places major importance on high quality supervision, wellbeing and career development?

Bridgend County Borough Council offers great opportunities to further your social work career. We are now in a position to recruit a permanent Senior Social Worker to join us to asses and support children and their families across the county borough.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker who will be based within our Safeguarding Locality Teams. Our Locality Teams are currently based within three community hubs around the county borough. However, as part of recent restructure plans a fourth safeguarding hub is being created. The restructure will mean smaller case management teams and more manageable caseloads, with social work practice within Child and Family Services being underpinned by a strengths based approach within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Our targeted Family Support Services are co-located with our Locality Teams to provide a continuum of services ranging from early help to intensive provision to families with complex needs. We also have teams who offer expertise in relation to children with disabilities, care experienced children and young people aged 16 and over who are entitled to leaving care services.

We would love to hear from experienced Social work practitioners who are registered with Social Care Wales, have at least 3 years experience and who are keen to progress in their social work career. The successful candidate will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring if required and will have opportunities for further career development.

In 2023 Children’s Social Care launched the ‘Signs of Safety’ social work model which underpins all of our practice in Bridgend County Borough Children’s Services. All new staff will be supported to them to develop their practice in line with the principles of the model.

We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Protecting children, young people and adults deemed to be at risk is considered to be the core responsibility of all council employees.

Working in a rewarding and educational environment where staff feel valued is what you can expect with Bridgend County Borough Council as your employer.

In addition to a competitive salary the post also attracts a Market Supplement of £5,000 and, where appropriate, a relocation package of up to £8,000.

For further information please contact team manager Davina Howley on 01656 642418.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 13 November 2024

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Deputy Team Manager - Locality Hub
Job description
37 hours per week

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work for an employer who places great importance on high quality supervision, wellbeing and career development?

Bridgend County Borough Council offers great opportunities to further your social work career. We are now in a position to recruit a permanent Deputy Team Manager who can assist the Team Manager and support Social Workers in assessing and supporting children and their families across the county borough.

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Team Manager who will be based within our Safeguarding Locality Teams. Our Locality Teams are currently based within three community hubs around the county borough. However, as part of recent restructure plans a fourth safeguarding hub is being created. The restructure will mean smaller case management teams and more manageable caseloads, with social work practice within Child and Family Services being underpinned by a strengths based approach within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Our targeted Family Support Services are co-located with our Locality Teams to provide a continuum of services ranging from early help to intensive provision to families with complex needs. We also have teams who offer expertise in relation to children with disabilities, care experienced children and young people aged 16 and over who are entitled to leaving care services.

We would love to hear from experienced Social work practioners who are registered with Social Care Wales, have at least 3 years experience and who are keen to progress in their social work career. The successful candidate will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring if required and will have opportunities for further career development.

In 2023 Children’s Social Care launched the ‘Signs of Safety’ social work model which underpins all of our practice in Bridgend County Borough Children’s Services. All new staff will be provided with the appropriate training to support them to develop their practice in line with the principles of the model.

We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Protecting children, young people and adults deemed to be at risk is considered to be the core responsibility of all council employees.

Working in a rewarding and educational environment where staff feel valued is what you can expect with Bridgend County Borough Council as your employer.

In addition to a competitive salary the post also attracts a Market Supplement of £5,000 and, where appropriate, a relocation package of up to £8,000.

For further information please contact team manager Davina Howley on 01656 642418.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 13 November 2024

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Highway and SUDS Drainage Engineer
Job description
37 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Flooding and Coastal Management Team within Bridgend County Borough Council who are looking to employ a Highway and SUDs drainage engineer.
This challenging and varied role within a small team will provide an opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience of all aspects of flood mitigation and drainage approval, by assisting the department with its role as a Lead Local Flood Authority.
You will promote the use of SUDs drainage, approve the drainage solutions for new developments by liaising with the Planning department, and will also have the opportunity to be involved with improvements to the coastal infrastructure.
We are looking for individuals who have an understanding and knowledge of aspects relating to SUDS drainage, flooding and coastal erosion risk management. You will be carrying out duties to review, monitor and maintain drainage infrastructure which is the responsibility of the Department.
You role will include:
Development, management and maintenance of Sustainable Urban Drainage asset database for adopted and non-adopted SUDS systems.
Engage with external bodies to promote the use of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
Assess and respond to planning department on drainage related development proposals in regard to Planning consents. In particular review and encourage the use of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems.
To develop and update the asset management database under the Flood & Water Management Act duties
To assist in developing and delivering flood management/coastal protection initiatives and projects and to discharge the Authorities Flood/Costal/Land Drainage Functions under the statutory acts
Identify, monitor and supervise the repairs to Highway Network Department asset and to assist in the control & supervision of flood management and coastal projects
The applicant must have experience in undertaking the specific duties identified in this pack. Must be able to work within a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, local members, external companies and members of the public.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

A Health Surveillance assessment through our Occupational Health Service is a requirement for this post.

Emergency Response are a requirement of this post.

Closing Date: 13 November 2024

Shortlisting Date:

Interview Date:

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SPF - Employer Liaison & Work Placement Officer - Temporary
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37 hours per week

Fixed term up to 31st March 2025 covering Maternity Leave

Are you an experienced Employment Liaison & Work Placement Officer, with the know-how of managing a challenging caseload, along with setting up meaningful voluntary and work experience opportunities? Can you engage, encourage, empower and challenge participants to improve their wellbeing and motivation? You will need to thrive in a target driven environment where you will be able to reach engagement targets and caseload eligible participants including developing action plans, addressing their barriers, developing their skills to progress.

You will need to be highly organised and motivated to perform to the highest standards and engage participants at a time convenient to them, so some evening and weekend working many be required. You will relish the opportunity to work in a large team which will host a range of skills to offer participants. You must be a team player able to make the most of working in partnership to further your participants aims with a range of organisations, especially those in the local community.

Employability Bridgend has the ambition to challenge poverty by supporting both working and not working people to secure a better outcome for local people. Do you want to join us?

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 30 October 2024

Shortlisting Date: 04 November 2024

Interview Date: 11 November 2024

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