An opportunity has arisen for a Wellbeing support worker to join Ty Nant Du, Day Opportunities on a full-time basis.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who are looking for the next step in their career. The role is mainly to support with transitioning of children into adult services, completing Person Centred Plans and contributing to their assessment of need.
The successful candidates will be keen to work in a way which focuses on 'what matters' to the individuals 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 initially based at Ty Nant Ddu Resource Centre in Pontypool, however, could be relocated in the Borough in the future.
Job Summary
- To encourage individuals that you work for to live as well and as independently as possible and to be part of their community.
- To enable individuals, you work for to achieve their outcomes by taking responsibility in developing Person Centred Plans.
- To promote active citizenship and assist individuals 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 individual'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.ukThis 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.
