Fixed term for 2 years
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Family Resource Team within Children and Family Services as an apprentice. This post is based in a friendly team where you will receive excellent support and on the job training. You will play an important role in assisting the team in supporting children, parents and carers via family-time, direct work, delivering accredited programmes and facilitating Family Group Conferences.
This role will enable you to experience all these elements and learn the skills required to implement them. You will be supported to develop a relationship-based manner of working with children, parents and carers as well as the principles of strengths-based work with families. There will also be the opportunity to learn about the wider Children and Families service and safeguarding.
As an Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced colleagues learning job specific skills whilst earning a wage and working towards a Diploma in Children & Young Peoples Workforce which is a nationally recognised professional qualification.
We are looking for individuals with a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Whether you are starting your career or looking to retrain, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience within children’s services.
Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to travel independently between different locations across the Torfaen Borough in a timely manner. Therefore, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is an essential requirement for this post.
The team are based at the Family Resource Centre in Wesley Street, Cwmbran and Stanley Road Family Centre in Garndiffaith.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Salli Moreton, Career Development and Apprenticeship Lead on 01633 647271 - or via email salli.moreton@torfaen.gov.uk
You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.
