Part-Time Community Support Worker - TYPSS 15 Plus Team

You will utilise a strength based, trauma informed approach, that promotes young people's safety, stability and wellbeing. This will be achieved through a clear focus on outcomes and positive partnership approaches with young people, families, carers, communities and other professionals.

You will ensure that young people are provided with opportunities to meet their full potential, whilst having their needs met and being supported in their journey to independence.

You will promote young people's participation in care planning through skilled interventions and trusting professional relationships.

The Team operates a duty system to screen and process all referrals for young people aged 15 years and over. The Team is responsible for assessment and care\/pathway planning for young people aged 15-18 years or 21\/25 for those eligible for leaving care services. The Team supports young people to establish safety, security and belonging in their transition to adult life.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Kate Phillips on 01633 647544\/ kate.phillips@torfaen.gov.uk

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strive 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.

You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.