*PLEASE NOTE* Cyngor Gwynedd is committed to being an inclusive employer, and to enhancing the diversity of the workforce. Your application form will be assessed anonymously. Your title, name and email address will not be shared with the appointing panel for the purpose of shortlisting. You should carefully consider this when completing the further information section of the application form.
Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this Information Pack Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.
( Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
For further information about this post please contact
Manon Fon Owen on ManonFonOwen@gwynedd.llyw.cymru or 03000 840 967 Interview date to be confirmed.
Application forms and further details available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: Swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
CLOSING DATE: 10:00 AM, 24/11/2025 The Council will request a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate.
If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly. Recruitment Pack Children and Supporting Families.pdf
Person Specification PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL
- The ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding of the needs and experiences of children with a disability and their families.
- The ability to handle/manage sensitive situations carefully and wisely.
- The ability to lead others in a professional field.
- Commitment to inclusive practice.
- Commitment to confidentiality.
- Commitment to modelling anti-discrimination and anti-oppression principles that are core to the service.
- Organised, with effective time management and prioritisation skills.
- Flexible and adaptable in a changing work environment.
- Be an honest, reliable, open and friendly person.
- A visionary attitude, with the ability to inspire and inspire the enthusiasm of others in developing services for the future.
QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING ESSENTIAL
- Level 3 or above qualification in a relevant field.
- NVQ Level 4/QCF Level 5 (or equivalent) in Leadership and Management in Social Care - or a commitment to complete the qualification in 12 months.
- Valid driving licence.
DESIRABLE
- Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support / Active Support
- IOSH and Iact Certificate
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL
- Experience of working with children with disabilities and their families within the requirements of the Social Services and Well-being Act 2014.
- Experience of successfully leading, motivating and supporting a team.
- Experience of developing and delivering person-centred plans.
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary Services.
- Experience of solving complex problems or sensitive situations involving children, families or staff.
DESIRABLE
- Experience of managing change and implementing new ways of working.
- Experience of budget management and ensuring effective use of resources.
- Experience of risk assessment.
SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL
- Strong interpersonal communication skills - verbal, written and active listening.
- An understanding of legislation, policies and models of working relevant to the service.
- Good information technology skills.
DESIRABLE
- Mentoring skills to develop team skills.
Job Description Purpose of the Post. • Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
• Act on the realisation of personal outcomes and the promote the well-being of children and young people in accordance with the principles of the Social Services and Well-being Act 2014.
• Lead, co-ordinate and provide support services for children and young people who are open to the Derwen Integrated Team.
• Work with children and young people, family/guardians and other key workers to identify 'what matters to them' and find creative ways to meet their personal outcomes.
• Ensure that the service is inclusive and able to respond to a range of different needs.
• Provide support within a person-centred ethos, with a focus on promoting well-being and opportunities to use facilities within the local community.
• Lead on a service that promotes skills development and independence within what is known as the child/young person's attainment.
Responsibility for functions . e.g. staff, budgets, equipment • Responsibility for managing staff.
• Responsibility for monitoring and managing the Resources budget and staffing structures of the Service.
• Responsibility for equipment and vehicles used by the Service and ensure that these are in good condition and fit for purpose.
• Ensure that the premises used for holding groups and activities are safe, suitable and meet the health and safety requirements of the service.
Main Duties • Lead and implement the provision of person-centred services.
• Assess and plan individual packages following an ethos of active support.
• Draw up and review general, specific and specialist risk assessments in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Produce bespoke and specific programmes that meet the needs of the child/young person and review them regularly.
• Lead on Domiciliary Care packages which is a registered service. Ensure that the service meets the requirements set out in the Social Care Regulation and Inspection (Wales) Act 2016 (RISCA 2016).
• Collaborate to ensure that the quality of service meets the standards set.
• Responsibility for data collection for service quality reporting.
• Develop, monitor and respond creatively and innovatively to the requirements of the service.
• Be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day management of the service ensuring that all activity meets the relevant legislation, policies and guidelines of Cyngor Gwynedd.
• Collaborate on the development of policies and procedures and review policies relevant to the service.
• Lead by example. Communicate clearly, effectively and respectfully at all levels with individuals, families/guardians, staff and colleagues.
• Research and ensure an understanding of community resources that exist within the area. Responsibility to share this information so that Support Workers use local resources when supporting children and young people.
• Recruit, appoint, induct, mentor and supervise support staff in accordance with Cyngor Gwynedd's policies and systems.
• Responsibility to ensure appropriate DBS disclosure for all support staff.
• Deal with disciplinary, illness and staff performance matters in consultation with a Human Resources officer.
• Ensure a presence out in the field supporting staff to develop skills and confidence within their role and also to promote and encourage staff well-being.
• Identify the team's training needs and work together to arrange suitable training and doing so in a timely manner.
• Ensure that staff are qualified and understand their responsibilities to register in their professional roles with Social Care Wales in accordance with the requirements of RISCA 2016.
• Create and foster an open culture that enables staff to raise any concerns in an appropriate and timely manner, by ensuring compliance with the Code of Practice for Social Care Workers.
• Responsibility for the administration of the service's credit card, recording, authorising and justifying all expenditures.
• Work collaboratively with other leaders to ensure consistency of arrangements across the county.
• Undertake the role of a champion in a specialist field.
• Follow local and national policies and procedures to identify, record, report and act on any Safeguarding concerns.
• Responsibility for managing and assessing the risk of a variety of community sites used by the service. Be aware of how to report any concerns or adaptations that are required.
Other duties; • Responsibility for self-development.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council's Health and Safety Policy.
• Operate within the Council's policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
• Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council's information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
• Commitment to reducing the Council's carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council's Carbon Footprint.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
• Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.
Special Circumstances . e.g. the need to work unsociable hours, special working arrangements etc. • The post may mean working unsociable hours outside normal office hours on occasions.
• Be prepared to move to work in another Service in an emergency.
