An opportunity has arisen for a Wellbeing support workers to join Ty Nant Ddu, Day Opportunities on a full-time basis.
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic people who are looking for the next step in their career. For one of the posts, we are looking for someone who has some experience or enjoy gardening or woodwork to support on our outside projects.
The successful candidates will be keen to work in a way which focuses on 'what matters' to the people that you work for and is able to form and develop relationships with individuals and carers to ensure that they are supported to achieve outcomes that matter to them. You will be based at Ty Nant Ddu Resource Centre in Pontypool but you will be expected to work at outside projects and outreach in the community around the Borough.
Job Summary
- To encourage the people that you work for to live as well and as independently as possible and to be part of their community.
- To enable the people that you work for to achieve their outcomes by taking responsibility in leading with specific aspects of their outcomes driven plan.
- To promote active citizenship and assist the people that you work for, their family or circle of support to take the lead with decision making.
- To work in a truly person-centred way, following the direction from the person you work for, their family or circle members.
- To enable the person's capabilities, develop relationships and friendships and wider circles of support
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Jenny Stedman 01633 648746 or email jenny.stedman@torfaen.gov.uk or Lynne Griffiths on 01495 647907 or email lyn.griffiths@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.
