Children's Wellbeing Caseworker (18.5) 2 roles available - Temporary / Fixed Term (31st March 2028)

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; Híbrido; GBP 31.000 - 33.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Hybrid and flexible working

Staff benefits

GLAM LGBTQ+ network

Descripción de la vacante

Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Youth Service seeks a part-time wellbeing worker to support children aged 8-11. The role involves group sessions in communities and some 1:1 work, focusing on mental and physical wellbeing and resilience.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team under the Families First Funded project, working flexibly across Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan with hybrid arrangements and generous leave.

Formación

• Experience of face-to-face work with children (8+) who may have barriers to engagement.
• Experience of group and 1:1 support.
• Experience of working with families.
• Working in an empowering and empathetic way with children who need wellbeing support.
• Knowledge of emotional intelligence techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personalised wellbeing support to children aged 8-11 through group work in community settings and some 1:1 sessions.
• Support with goal setting to improve mental and physical health and resilience.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary Families First Funded project in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Conocimientos

Face-to-face work with children

Group and 1:1 support

Working with families

Empowering and empathetic approach

Knowledge of emotional intelligence

Descripción del empleo

About Us

The Vale Youth Service is a part of the Learning and Skills Directorate of the Vale of Glamorgan Council. We support young people aged 11-25 through informal and non-formal educational opportunities to support them in achieving their full potential. We provide safe environments for young people to enjoy themselves and meet others; feel valued; access information and support; and learn new skills.

About Us

The Vale Youth Service is a part of the Learning and Skills Directorate of the Vale of Glamorgan Council. We support young people aged 11-25 through informal and non-formal educational opportunities to support them in achieving their full potential. We provide safe environments for young people to enjoy themselves and meet others; feel valued; access information and support; and learn new skills.

Ambitious – Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open – Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together – Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud – Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade SPC 14-19 £30,515 – £33,119 per annum – (£15,275 - £16,559 pro rata) (£15.82 - £17.17 per hour)

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: This is a Part-time position consisting of 18.5 hours per week, 52 weeks. The successful candidate will work between 8:30am to 8.30pm, including evening and occasional weekend working. This will be undertaken flexibly through working hours, with the view of successful candidates working 2.5 days per week.

Main Place of Work: Office based at the Civic Offices, Barry, but working throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.

Temporary Reason: This is a temporary employment due to grant funding.

Description: You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Families First Funded project operated by the Youth Service. Your role will be to provide personalised support children aged 8-11 years with general wellbeing support based around the five-ways to wellbeing. This will be achieved primarily through group work within community settings, and some 1:1 work within the Vale of Glamorgan. The support the children receive will enable them to set and reach goals to improve their own mental/physical health and wellbeing, while supporting with development of resilience and self-esteem. In return the successful candidate will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment onto the Local Government Pension Scheme, hybrid and flexible working, access to staff benefits and the opportunity to join groups such as GLAM LGBTQ+ network for colleagues and allies.

About You

You will need:

• Experience of face-to-face work with children (8+) who may have barriers to engagement.
• Experience of group and 1:1 support.
• Experience of working with families.
• Working in an empowering and empathetic way with children who need wellbeing support.
• Knowledge of emotional intelligence techniques.

Ability to work independently with remote supervision to deliver a wellbeing service for children.

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced Children with baring

For Further Information, contact: Jason Harvey [e-mail] 07739 192404

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.