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.An exciting developmental opportunity has arisen in the MASSH (Multi-Agency Support and Safeguarding Hub) to appoint a temporary Community Support Worker. Multi-agency working is a significant feature of the Children and Family Services approach to service delivery, and you will be joining an innovative team and working in a progressive, committed and learning environment where practitioners are supported and valued.
About the role:We support children from pre-birth up to 15 years and our key role is to ensure that children remain with their families where possible and to ensure that children's needs are being met appropriately and their voices heard. A strengths-based approach is promoted within the MASSH and the role of the Community Support Worker is essential to the functioning and service delivery of the team. The job will entail undertaking enquiries with parents\/carers and wider agencies to assist with managerial decision making, undertaking Care and Support Assessments and assisting Social Workers with their duties.
Team Structure:- 1 Team Manager
- 3 Assistant Team Managers
- 6 Social Workers
- 4 Community Support Workers
- 7 Family Intervention Workers (Rapid Response Team)
- 1 Referral Team Leader
- 1 Referral Officer
Applicants will need to have experience of working with children and families and possess a good knowledge and understanding of the physical, social, emotional, psychological and educational development of children, young people and their families.
For an informal discussion, please contact Carley Smith, Team Manager on 01633 647794.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. 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.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
