Employment

Employment Vacancies within the Local Voluntary Sector

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There are a variety of employment initiatives within Neath Port Talbot that aim to get people back into work. There are also a number of employment vacancies within the local voluntary sector.

There are a number of information sheets which provide some background and support for those individuals looking to work in the Voluntary Sector and many which detail the essential information for employing and managing people.

The third sector’s latest job vacancies are also availabe on the recruit3 website. recruit3 is developed in Wales in association with the WCVA and The Big Issue Cymru.

The Welsh Assembly Government Public Appointment Current Vacancies are available to view online on the Welsh Assembly Government website. Current vacancies include the Care Council for Wales – Appointment of members. An information pack can be downloaded from the website and the advert is also accessible.

Vacancies with Neath Port Talbot CVS:

Children and Young People’s Development Officer – 14 hrs/wk

SCP 25-30, £21,519 – £25,472 pa pro rata

To provide development support to local voluntary/ community organisations

Children and Young Person\'s Development Officer - Application Pack (191)

Mental Health Development Officer – 17.5 hrs/wk

SCP 25-30, £21,519 – £25,472 pa pro rata

To provide support and development for local voluntary organisations

groups engaged in mental health services

Mental Health Development Officer - Application Pack (91)

Social Services Volunteer Scheme Development Officer – 24.5 hrs/wk

SCP 25-30, £21,519 – £25,472 pro rata

To deliver a befriending scheme on behalf of

Neath Port Talbot Social Services Department

Social Services Volunteer Scheme Development Officer - Application Pack (147)

The above posts are funded to 31st March 2011

10% non contributory pension

These posts are subject to an Enhanced CRB Disclosure

Closing date: 9am Friday 27th August 2010

Sustainable Organisation Development Officer

One of the development officers at Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services will be taking maternity leave from November 2010 and temporary cover is required for this post commencing from Monday 18th October 2010 initially for 41 weeks to 31st July 2011.

The Collaborative Communities Sustainable Organisation Development Officers work with 3rd Sector social economy organisations in Pembrokeshire, offering an holistic service designed to ensure long-term sustainability.

They work with organisations to help them to diagnose their current and future potential to move towards a more trading and contracting focus for their business, and when it is appropriate, help them to project plan to realise that potential and broaden their funding base.

This is a Convergence funded partnership project between the 4 Local Authorities and County Voluntary Councils within the Regional Partnership Forum for the South West Wales area.

Closing date for applications will be noon on Friday 20th August 2010

For a full job description, contact details and an application pack please visit the PAVS website.

Playworker (Part-time)

Play Right has been successful in being awarded Childs Play Lottery funding to deliver a Regional Play Project across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. Play Right is seeking creative thinking, enthusiastic and adaptable people to build a new team of Playworkers to increase opportunities for primarily 8 – 12 year olds to engage in freely chosen play. This team will work from a newly acquired Play Bus in 20 communities across Neath Port Talbot over a period of 4 years. Providing engaging, challenging and exciting opportunities for them to play.

Playworker (Part-time)

Hours: 20 per week, to be worked flexibly Monday to Friday between 2.30pm and 7.30pm to provide after school play sessions, hours could change during school holidays.

Area : Neath Port Talbot Communities

Salary : £15,725 pa pro rata

Term: 4 years contract subject to employment terms & conditions

Employed by: Play Right

Applicants must have some experience of working with children and young people aged 5-15 years in a play setting and have, be willing to or be working towards a playwork qualification. You must have a clear commitment to supporting ‘free play’ opportunities. You will need to be able to create an environment where children and young people are able to experience a range of ‘Play Types’. mYou will need an awareness of child development through play and an understanding of the biological need for taking risks while playing. You will be required to work in play spaces engaging and playing with the elements of wind, rain, fire and earth. You may also be required to facilitate play within the limited space of the Play Bus and should therefore possess the skills necessary to respond to and adapt children’s play to enable it to continue in this space. The ability and experience of driving a Play Bus is desirable. If you are versatile, patient and sensitive to the needs of children & young people this could be the job for you!! Due to the nature of the project annual leave is not normally permitted during school holidays and the successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau check.

Closing date: Noon 24 August 2010

Interview date: 31 August or 1st September 2010

Start Date: 1st October 2010

Please Note: If you don’t receive notification of an interview date by 27th August , please assume your application has been unsuccessful

Application Form downloadable from www.playright.org.uk or call 01792794884 for further information

Nursery Manager

Established Day Nursery with registered capacity for 40 children, a loyal staff and a proven track record in its local community, require a Nursery Manager.

All applicants must be experienced at Nursery Manager level and be fully qualified to NVQ4 level.

The Nursery Manager will need to show strong oral and written skills, excellent leadership and supervisory skills, expertise with CSSIW standards, understanding of financial budgets, exceptional communicator and able to demonstrate sensitivity and awareness when communicating with parents and staff.

This is an exciting role for someone who is keen to work within an environment where real change can be delivered.

Some of your responsibilities will be:

To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education
To effectively lead and manage the staff team
To effectively manage the budget and occupancy levels to ensure the nursery is profitable
To ensure all policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to at all times
Building strong parent relationships
Fostering a strong team ethic within the setting

You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:

NVQ level 4 or equivalent
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines
Good time management skills
Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation
Excellent communication and people management skills

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant.

To receive a full Job Description and Application Form, please apply by email or in writing to:

The Administrator, Lots Of Tots Day Nursery at Canolfan Maerdy, New Road, Tairgwaith, Ammanford SA18 1UP

E-Mail: admin@canolfanmaerdy.co.uk

Regional Learning Partnership South West Wales Job Opportunities

The recruitment for the RLP team is now underway with Carmarthenshire CC and Careers Wales West as Joint Sponsors of the project.

The two posts available include:

Application forms are available from 01267 234567 or e-mail direct@carmarthenshire.gov.uk .

Applications are invited by completion of the application form to arrive with Carmarthenshire CC no later than 27th August 2010.

Interviews will be held in on Tuesday 7th September and Tuesday 14th September 2010 with a representative panel from across the Partnership.

For more information, please contact Danielle Hurley (tel. 01554 756818 / danielle.hurley@wlga.gov.uk).

Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service