Participation Officer

TGP Cymru; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Sick pay

Work from home

Hybrid remote in Bridgend CF31 1JD

Job summary

TGP Cymru is recruiting a Participation Officer to work in Bridgend on a part-time basis (11 hours per week). The role focuses on promoting children's rights, direct work with children and young people, and facilitating participative practices within safeguarding and corporate parenting frameworks.

Applicants should be committed to the organisation's values, be able to work in a hybrid remote setting in Bridgend CF31 1JD, and will receive training. CLOSING DATE: 13.11.26.

Qualifications

• Direct work with children and young people.
• Experience promoting children’s rights.
• Understanding of participative practices and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of corporate parenting.
• Ability to work in partnership with children and families.
• Welsh language ability is desirable.

Skills

Direct work with children and young pe

Promoting children rights

Participative practices

Safeguarding

Corporate parenting

Equality and diversity

Welsh language ability

Job description

TGP Cymru has been providing services to vulnerable children, young people and families across Wales for 24 years.

We provide a range of services across Wales including Independent Professional Advocacy Services to children and parents, family group meetings and participation opportunities.

We are currently recruiting a Participation Officer to work in Bridgend.

Part-time 11 hours

Candidates must have an interest in promoting children’s rights, experience of direct work with children and young people and have a good understanding of participative practices, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate TGP Cymru values. Values are important to us, and we are seeking candidates who believe in our values as much as we do.

If you would like to be part of a team committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families and are keen to work for a progressive, forward-thinking organisation, Training will be provided.

For more details and an informal discussion, please contact Angie Felkin-Heins on 07930 204 582 or email [e-mail]

CLOSING DATE for receipt of completed application forms: 12.00 noon on 13.11.26

Pay: From £8,027.03 per year

Company pension

Sick pay

Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bridgend CF31 1JD

Please note TGP Cymru normally appoint at the beginning of the salary scale

Skills and abilities / competencies

The post holder will be able to

• Produce quality results in a service-orientated and timely manner and iscommitted to deliver agreed outcomes
• Work well with colleagues and partners and acknowledge the different ideas,perspectives and backgrounds of others
• Plan and organise work and manage time effectively
• Communicate effectively i.e. express information and ideas in a clear, concise andaccurate manner; listens actively and ensures information is shared
• Be open to new approaches and ideas, respond positively to change and adaptquickly to new situations
• Seek opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth

Knowledge / Experience

The postholder will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding and recordofachievement in the following:

• Participation / Consultation
• Children’s rights
• Working in partnership with children / young people
• Working with children / young people to identify how and by whom they wish tobe represented
• Safeguarding
• Corporate Parenting
• Other
• Display TGP Cymru values and behaviours at all times and actively promote them inothers
• Commitment to equality and diversity
• Full driving licence and have access to transport (In certain circumstancesconsideration may be given to applicants who as a consequence of a disability areunable to drive.)
• Ability to speak Welsh (desirable)