About the role: This is a new role which has the ability to be adapted to meet the need of the service and be flexible to the worker. The role will support with completion of assessments, care and support planning and subsequent reviews both in the hospital and community setting. About you: You will have experience of working in social care or a similar setting with suitable knowledge of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. You will be self-motivated, proactive and resourceful and have an ability to create and sustain good working relationships through good communication skills. You will be able to work well collaboratively within a team and autonomously, able to recognise when to seek support and to support others. You will be able to organise, prioritise and manage your work with good ICT skills including the ability to utilise Microsoft packages and data bases. You will have completed a minimum of QCF Level 4 in Care or any other relevant Level 4 social care qualification or have a commitment to complete within 18 months. What you will do: Undertake assessments, care and support planning and reviews which are person centred and outcome focused in both hospital and community settings. Understand and utilise the Welsh Government discharge guidance and 'Home First' ethos. Work as an integral role within the Hospital Discharge Team who are county wide, to support with non-complex discharges of Powys residents 18+, promoting a strength based and outcome focused approach. Work alongside the Hospital Social Workers with reviewing care and support plans post discharge in the community.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
About the role: This is a new role which has the ability to be adapted to meet the need of the service and be flexible to the worker. The role will support with completion of assessments, care and support planning and subsequent reviews both in the hospital and community setting. About you: You will have experience of working in social care or a similar setting with suitable knowledge of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. You will be self-motivated, proactive and resourceful and have an ability to create and sustain good working relationships through good communication skills. You will be able to work well collaboratively within a team and autonomously, able to recognise when to seek support and to support others. You will be able to organise, prioritise and manage your work with good ICT skills including the ability to utilise Microsoft packages and data bases. You will have completed a minimum of QCF Level 4 in Care or any other relevant Level 4 social care qualification or have a commitment to complete within 18 months. What you will do: Undertake assessments, care and support planning and reviews which are person centred and outcome focused in both hospital and community settings. Understand and utilise the Welsh Government discharge guidance and 'Home First' ethos. Work as an integral role within the Hospital Discharge Team who are county wide, to support with non-complex discharges of Powys residents 18+, promoting a strength based and outcome focused approach. Work alongside the Hospital Social Workers with reviewing care and support plans post discharge in the community.
About the role: The successful candidate will support the Learning and Development Manager, to achieve the objectives within the corporate strategy. To aid with supporting and maximising the performance of the workforce. To develop a range of training programmes and interventions to increase capacity and capability across all services within the Authority. To liaise and negotiate and network with partner organisations on the design, facilitation, and delivery initiatives About you: You will: Have a Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training (or to be achieved within 2 years) Have experience, of working in a Learning and Development Environment, developing and delivering training, with excellent knowledge and a flexible approach that involves the use of a variety of training techniques and theories and adapt your knowledge of various training methods to suit more than one audience. Have experience of Health and Safety regulations, procedures and knowledge of operational services. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and can adapt your approach appropriately to any circumstance and be able to communicate technical information in an easy-to-understand format. Have an understanding of Quality Assurance Procedures and maintain a high standard of training and record keeping to meet accreditation requitements as well as organisational business needs. Confidence in using technological equipment and IT systems. Possess a full driving licence and the ability to travel around Powys What you will do: Use your creative skills to design and develop bespoke training programmes. Combine the application of known methods and theories, and research new methods and theories, and adapt them to suit the training objectives for various training courses. Use your level of experience in delivering training to influence and challenge to think fast and resolve problems of engagement from individuals who are resisting involvement or opposing the views and theories you are delivering. Advise, support and where appropriate, lead on gaining accreditation status for the service in your area of expertise. Liaise with the Learning and Development Manager with the development of other training programs and meet tight deadlines.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
About the role: The successful candidate will support the Learning and Development Manager, to achieve the objectives within the corporate strategy. To aid with supporting and maximising the performance of the workforce. To develop a range of training programmes and interventions to increase capacity and capability across all services within the Authority. To liaise and negotiate and network with partner organisations on the design, facilitation, and delivery initiatives About you: You will: Have a Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training (or to be achieved within 2 years) Have experience, of working in a Learning and Development Environment, developing and delivering training, with excellent knowledge and a flexible approach that involves the use of a variety of training techniques and theories and adapt your knowledge of various training methods to suit more than one audience. Have experience of Health and Safety regulations, procedures and knowledge of operational services. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and can adapt your approach appropriately to any circumstance and be able to communicate technical information in an easy-to-understand format. Have an understanding of Quality Assurance Procedures and maintain a high standard of training and record keeping to meet accreditation requitements as well as organisational business needs. Confidence in using technological equipment and IT systems. Possess a full driving licence and the ability to travel around Powys What you will do: Use your creative skills to design and develop bespoke training programmes. Combine the application of known methods and theories, and research new methods and theories, and adapt them to suit the training objectives for various training courses. Use your level of experience in delivering training to influence and challenge to think fast and resolve problems of engagement from individuals who are resisting involvement or opposing the views and theories you are delivering. Advise, support and where appropriate, lead on gaining accreditation status for the service in your area of expertise. Liaise with the Learning and Development Manager with the development of other training programs and meet tight deadlines.
About the role: To deliver a grant-funded Digital Community Hubs project across local library hub locations in Powys. Hub developments are focused on providing a wide range of exciting digital inclusion opportunities for residents and communities, including device and equipment loans, flexible co-working spaces, and a programme of training and development to boost digital skills, as well as working with our project partner, Accessibility Powys, to support people with additional needs. About you: Experience of managing projects successfully Good knowledge of modern ICT equipment, applications, and packages in general use Experience of working effectively in partnership with statutory, independent and voluntary agencies and volunteers Excellent management and leadership qualities Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders Experience of project evaluation techniques, including stakeholder engagement and report writing. What you will do: Management of the project team and all aspects of the project until completion in December 2024. Identification of target groups and stakeholder organisations who can support residents to achieve their goals safely and confidently online, creating a multi-agency digital inclusion network across Powys and in localities, as a route to long-term sustainability after the end of the project in December 2024. Extensive stakeholder networking and engagement and marketing, to raise awareness and effectively promote the current resources available through the library service and Accessibility Powys Organisation of training and support for Cultural Services staff, volunteers, and partner agency staff Development of learning opportunities for residents Monitoring and evaluation of the success of the facilities and activities undertaken
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
About the role: To deliver a grant-funded Digital Community Hubs project across local library hub locations in Powys. Hub developments are focused on providing a wide range of exciting digital inclusion opportunities for residents and communities, including device and equipment loans, flexible co-working spaces, and a programme of training and development to boost digital skills, as well as working with our project partner, Accessibility Powys, to support people with additional needs. About you: Experience of managing projects successfully Good knowledge of modern ICT equipment, applications, and packages in general use Experience of working effectively in partnership with statutory, independent and voluntary agencies and volunteers Excellent management and leadership qualities Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders Experience of project evaluation techniques, including stakeholder engagement and report writing. What you will do: Management of the project team and all aspects of the project until completion in December 2024. Identification of target groups and stakeholder organisations who can support residents to achieve their goals safely and confidently online, creating a multi-agency digital inclusion network across Powys and in localities, as a route to long-term sustainability after the end of the project in December 2024. Extensive stakeholder networking and engagement and marketing, to raise awareness and effectively promote the current resources available through the library service and Accessibility Powys Organisation of training and support for Cultural Services staff, volunteers, and partner agency staff Development of learning opportunities for residents Monitoring and evaluation of the success of the facilities and activities undertaken
Mid & West Wales Adoption Service is one of the 5 Local Authorities Regional Collaborative that make up the National Adoption Service in Wales, along with two Voluntary Agencies, St David's Children Society and Barnardo's Cymru. We are a well performing Adoption Service and have recently benefited from a Welsh Assembly grant for Adoption Support allowing for a great investment into this area. There are many opportunities within the team for training and professional development. The posts involve generic adoption practice whilst working within a Regional Service. The caseload will include all areas of adoption practice, recruitment and assessment, family finding, Adoption Support and Birth Records and Intermediary work.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Mid & West Wales Adoption Service is one of the 5 Local Authorities Regional Collaborative that make up the National Adoption Service in Wales, along with two Voluntary Agencies, St David's Children Society and Barnardo's Cymru. We are a well performing Adoption Service and have recently benefited from a Welsh Assembly grant for Adoption Support allowing for a great investment into this area. There are many opportunities within the team for training and professional development. The posts involve generic adoption practice whilst working within a Regional Service. The caseload will include all areas of adoption practice, recruitment and assessment, family finding, Adoption Support and Birth Records and Intermediary work.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a wonderful team working within Children's Services. In this Administration position you will need to be able to write high quality, detailed minutes. You will need to be very organised as you will gather and collate a large number of documents by set deadlines; circulate a high volume of data securely; juggle differing deadlines and monitor different stages of the various processes to ensure the relevant paperwork is sent out at the right time. You need to be able to work independently and use your own initiative. As the Adoption Panel Co-Ordinator you will have to undertake a variety of task, these will include, but not be limited to: Co-ordination of the monthly Adoption Panel. Follow the Pre-Panel process which will include setting the agenda and emailing invites to attendees. Ensure quoracy for the Adoption Panel by inviting Social Workers and Prospective Adopters. Gather relevant information. Setting and meeting tight deadlines. Minute taking to a very detailed standard for the Adoption Panel. Able to keep to strict deadlines for tasks and minutes. Able to organise and minute urgent meetings on short notice to a high standard. Use the Social Services Database to upload any relevant documents or minutes. Monitor any new enquiries to the service and send out information packs when necessary. Able to use a finance database to raise and process invoices. Provide data for key dates and information for quarterly returns and performance indicators. Ability to write high quality, detailed minutes is essential. Excellent organisational/communication skills. Handling a large amount of data and processing securely. Work independently and use own initiative.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a wonderful team working within Children's Services. In this Administration position you will need to be able to write high quality, detailed minutes. You will need to be very organised as you will gather and collate a large number of documents by set deadlines; circulate a high volume of data securely; juggle differing deadlines and monitor different stages of the various processes to ensure the relevant paperwork is sent out at the right time. You need to be able to work independently and use your own initiative. As the Adoption Panel Co-Ordinator you will have to undertake a variety of task, these will include, but not be limited to: Co-ordination of the monthly Adoption Panel. Follow the Pre-Panel process which will include setting the agenda and emailing invites to attendees. Ensure quoracy for the Adoption Panel by inviting Social Workers and Prospective Adopters. Gather relevant information. Setting and meeting tight deadlines. Minute taking to a very detailed standard for the Adoption Panel. Able to keep to strict deadlines for tasks and minutes. Able to organise and minute urgent meetings on short notice to a high standard. Use the Social Services Database to upload any relevant documents or minutes. Monitor any new enquiries to the service and send out information packs when necessary. Able to use a finance database to raise and process invoices. Provide data for key dates and information for quarterly returns and performance indicators. Ability to write high quality, detailed minutes is essential. Excellent organisational/communication skills. Handling a large amount of data and processing securely. Work independently and use own initiative.
Reablement Support Worker, Adult Services 25 hours, Permanent If you want to make a difference, have you considered working as a frontline carer? We have vacancies within our domiciliary care and reablement teams and are looking to grow our workforce. Whether you are starting out in your career, have experience or are just looking for a new challenge we may have just the job for you in our professional, friendly and supportive team. All team members make a real difference on a daily basis, supporting residents in Powys to remain as independent and as safe as possible in their own homes. The roles available are on a shift basis, which include early morning, late evening and weekend work. Full formal training will be provided and there will be opportunities to undertake additional training and qualifications when you are in post to further develop your skills and experience. If you would like to talk to someone please contact
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Reablement Support Worker, Adult Services 25 hours, Permanent If you want to make a difference, have you considered working as a frontline carer? We have vacancies within our domiciliary care and reablement teams and are looking to grow our workforce. Whether you are starting out in your career, have experience or are just looking for a new challenge we may have just the job for you in our professional, friendly and supportive team. All team members make a real difference on a daily basis, supporting residents in Powys to remain as independent and as safe as possible in their own homes. The roles available are on a shift basis, which include early morning, late evening and weekend work. Full formal training will be provided and there will be opportunities to undertake additional training and qualifications when you are in post to further develop your skills and experience. If you would like to talk to someone please contact
Main Purpose of Post: To be part of a Reviewing team that will ensure that the assessed needs of older people are met through the reviewing process. To work closely with Reablement in terms of ongoing assessment and reviews. To commission long term care as a result of a review.
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Main Purpose of Post: To be part of a Reviewing team that will ensure that the assessed needs of older people are met through the reviewing process. To work closely with Reablement in terms of ongoing assessment and reviews. To commission long term care as a result of a review.
To assess and care manage the complex needs of older people and their carers to ensure their health, wellbeing and social inclusion. To liaise with Reablement and other professionals to ensure seamless care pathways which safeguard and promote independence. To promote partnership working which supports the person centred outcomes to be delivered for older people. To undertake safeguarding investigations as required. Local Authorities meet their statutory obligations under Mental Health Law and the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014and others.
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
To assess and care manage the complex needs of older people and their carers to ensure their health, wellbeing and social inclusion. To liaise with Reablement and other professionals to ensure seamless care pathways which safeguard and promote independence. To promote partnership working which supports the person centred outcomes to be delivered for older people. To undertake safeguarding investigations as required. Local Authorities meet their statutory obligations under Mental Health Law and the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014and others.
The post holder is required to work within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team to provide a direct intervention service to families who meet the criteria for Integrated Family Support Services. The post holder will be required to work within a flexible framework in order to meet the demands of the service. Initially, the post holder will be working with families who have parental substance misuse, but this is likely in future, to extend to include parental mental illness, learning disabilities and domestic abuse. This post holder will not have overall case management responsibility but will work intensively with all members of the family providing evidence based interventions for a specified period within the new 'Family Plan' and framework for IFSS interventions. The post holder will have a degree of autonomy and professional accountability. The post holder will be expected to be a specialist in their field and take the lead within the IFS Team for researching and promoting evidence based practice, ensuring that improved knowledge and skills and excellent practice are embedded in the IFS Team and the wider service provision.
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
The post holder is required to work within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team to provide a direct intervention service to families who meet the criteria for Integrated Family Support Services. The post holder will be required to work within a flexible framework in order to meet the demands of the service. Initially, the post holder will be working with families who have parental substance misuse, but this is likely in future, to extend to include parental mental illness, learning disabilities and domestic abuse. This post holder will not have overall case management responsibility but will work intensively with all members of the family providing evidence based interventions for a specified period within the new 'Family Plan' and framework for IFSS interventions. The post holder will have a degree of autonomy and professional accountability. The post holder will be expected to be a specialist in their field and take the lead within the IFS Team for researching and promoting evidence based practice, ensuring that improved knowledge and skills and excellent practice are embedded in the IFS Team and the wider service provision.
Are you an enthusiastic and passionate leader who wants to give people the best chance of living independently? Do you get the importance of a strengths-based approach to practice enabling people to do what matters to them? Are you motivated to tackle challenges and develop services in partnership with community and partner agencies? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead the Older People's Team based in south and mid Powys. We have made great progress in Powys Adult Services. You will be joining a motivated and passionate team that values its workforce and promotes innovation and embraces new ways of working to meet ongoing challenges. We are looking for a highly motivated, reflective and creative professional with a social work or suitable allied, professional qualification (i.e. nurse or occupational therapist) to lead this team. You will be a strong team player with great communication skills and a commitment to working collaboratively across our health and care system. If you are that person and you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity further please contact Adam Greenow, Senior Manager Older People: , .
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
Are you an enthusiastic and passionate leader who wants to give people the best chance of living independently? Do you get the importance of a strengths-based approach to practice enabling people to do what matters to them? Are you motivated to tackle challenges and develop services in partnership with community and partner agencies? If yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead the Older People's Team based in south and mid Powys. We have made great progress in Powys Adult Services. You will be joining a motivated and passionate team that values its workforce and promotes innovation and embraces new ways of working to meet ongoing challenges. We are looking for a highly motivated, reflective and creative professional with a social work or suitable allied, professional qualification (i.e. nurse or occupational therapist) to lead this team. You will be a strong team player with great communication skills and a commitment to working collaboratively across our health and care system. If you are that person and you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity further please contact Adam Greenow, Senior Manager Older People: , .
Welsh Language Skills are essential for this position We are looking for an exceptional Headteacher / Acting Headteacher (secondment welcomed) for the new Dual Stream All-age School at Ysgol Bro Caereinion. Do you have the skills from either the primary or secondary phase, experience and enthusiasm to lead and drive forward this exciting opportunity? This is a unique opportunity for a high-calibre individual with a vision and commitment to drive forward the establishment of the new Dual Stream All-age School, set in the beautiful rural market town of Llanfair Caereinion, in mid Wales, from September 2022 onwards. The Governing Body of Ysgol Bro Caereinion have developed an innovative and inclusive vison for the development of the Welsh Language in the school and its community. This inspiring vision will strengthen and deepen the Welsh medium provision whilst at the same time working with families to support their choice of Welsh Medium education. The temporary governing body are seeking to appoint a passionate leader who can deliver this vision and spearhead educational innovation and champion new ways of promoting the Welsh Language. As such, you will need to be fluent in Welsh. Feeder schools and other partners will be essential in helping to develop this vision. You will be a dynamic and innovative individual with a proven track record of operating at a senior management level, with well-developed strategic and operational leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills. You will be committed to delivering high quality learning to all pupils and to working in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the community to provide an environment in which staff and pupils are supported in achieving their full potential. The Temporary Governing Body of the new Dual Stream All-age School is committed to finding a new headteacher / acting headteacher who will: be an inspirational and innovative leader, and an effective manager of change. build on developing and improving Welsh ethos and full bilingual provision. focus on continuous improvement, driving quality and standards and motivating staff and pupils alike. place our children at the centre of all they do, providing first class learning opportunities and the environment for every individual to excel. bring energy and drive to developing and delivering the school's vision and strategic direction. The New Dual Stream All-age School will be operational from 1st September 2022 providing education from the two existing campuses in the town of Llanfair Caereinion. Click on the following link to view a video, outlining the unique and exciting opportunity. The post is currently offered at Group 5a ISR 19 - 25 with the possibility of additional allowances, a relocation package and commitment to providing full support for continuing professional development for the successful candidate. This will include assisting the headteacher / acting headteacher in establishing the vision of the temporary governing body. A full application pack is available providing further detail of this opportunity. Closing date for applications is the 9 th of January 2022 (21:00) Interviews will be held during the week beginning the 17 th of January 2022
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
Welsh Language Skills are essential for this position We are looking for an exceptional Headteacher / Acting Headteacher (secondment welcomed) for the new Dual Stream All-age School at Ysgol Bro Caereinion. Do you have the skills from either the primary or secondary phase, experience and enthusiasm to lead and drive forward this exciting opportunity? This is a unique opportunity for a high-calibre individual with a vision and commitment to drive forward the establishment of the new Dual Stream All-age School, set in the beautiful rural market town of Llanfair Caereinion, in mid Wales, from September 2022 onwards. The Governing Body of Ysgol Bro Caereinion have developed an innovative and inclusive vison for the development of the Welsh Language in the school and its community. This inspiring vision will strengthen and deepen the Welsh medium provision whilst at the same time working with families to support their choice of Welsh Medium education. The temporary governing body are seeking to appoint a passionate leader who can deliver this vision and spearhead educational innovation and champion new ways of promoting the Welsh Language. As such, you will need to be fluent in Welsh. Feeder schools and other partners will be essential in helping to develop this vision. You will be a dynamic and innovative individual with a proven track record of operating at a senior management level, with well-developed strategic and operational leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills. You will be committed to delivering high quality learning to all pupils and to working in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the community to provide an environment in which staff and pupils are supported in achieving their full potential. The Temporary Governing Body of the new Dual Stream All-age School is committed to finding a new headteacher / acting headteacher who will: be an inspirational and innovative leader, and an effective manager of change. build on developing and improving Welsh ethos and full bilingual provision. focus on continuous improvement, driving quality and standards and motivating staff and pupils alike. place our children at the centre of all they do, providing first class learning opportunities and the environment for every individual to excel. bring energy and drive to developing and delivering the school's vision and strategic direction. The New Dual Stream All-age School will be operational from 1st September 2022 providing education from the two existing campuses in the town of Llanfair Caereinion. Click on the following link to view a video, outlining the unique and exciting opportunity. The post is currently offered at Group 5a ISR 19 - 25 with the possibility of additional allowances, a relocation package and commitment to providing full support for continuing professional development for the successful candidate. This will include assisting the headteacher / acting headteacher in establishing the vision of the temporary governing body. A full application pack is available providing further detail of this opportunity. Closing date for applications is the 9 th of January 2022 (21:00) Interviews will be held during the week beginning the 17 th of January 2022
Main Purpose of Post: Social Workers are one group of staff within the social care sector. It is principally through Social Workers that Local Authorities meet their statutory obligations under Child and Family Legislation, Mental Health Law and the NHS and Community Care Act and others. The overall purpose of the Social Work role within Children's Services is to assess, risk assess and provide a service to children and their families, where possible maintaining children in their families. In situations where risk cannot be managed, to develop plans which keep children safe and able to achieve their full potential. In doing this, the Social Worker must adhere to the relevant legislation and regulation, as well as Powys County Council Policies and Procedures. Within this post the postholder will be responsible for completing CAWA alongside housing applying Southwark Judgement to young people aged 16/17 who present as homeless. They will also case hold a number of CLA who have been identified in need of or requested Sec 76 accommodation as a result of their homelessness. The post holder will also be the main point of contact for care leavers who are approaching 18 and require assistance to move to independent accommodation. This will involve working alongside other Social workers to advise and assist in transitions as well as working with housing to ensure that Care leavers are provided a clear gateway to securing independent accommodation. This will also involve case holding care leavers who are at risk of homelessnes
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Main Purpose of Post: Social Workers are one group of staff within the social care sector. It is principally through Social Workers that Local Authorities meet their statutory obligations under Child and Family Legislation, Mental Health Law and the NHS and Community Care Act and others. The overall purpose of the Social Work role within Children's Services is to assess, risk assess and provide a service to children and their families, where possible maintaining children in their families. In situations where risk cannot be managed, to develop plans which keep children safe and able to achieve their full potential. In doing this, the Social Worker must adhere to the relevant legislation and regulation, as well as Powys County Council Policies and Procedures. Within this post the postholder will be responsible for completing CAWA alongside housing applying Southwark Judgement to young people aged 16/17 who present as homeless. They will also case hold a number of CLA who have been identified in need of or requested Sec 76 accommodation as a result of their homelessness. The post holder will also be the main point of contact for care leavers who are approaching 18 and require assistance to move to independent accommodation. This will involve working alongside other Social workers to advise and assist in transitions as well as working with housing to ensure that Care leavers are provided a clear gateway to securing independent accommodation. This will also involve case holding care leavers who are at risk of homelessnes
The Procurement Sustainability Officer will manage and drive sustainability practices through the organisation to meet the Well-being of Future Generation Act 2015. The role will drive the implementation of social, environmental, governance, and procurement agenda across the organisation. To give develop and manage a coordinated procurement approach towards the sourcing of all goods, services and works throughout the whole process with the aim of achieving the desired outcomes for all stakeholders.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
The Procurement Sustainability Officer will manage and drive sustainability practices through the organisation to meet the Well-being of Future Generation Act 2015. The role will drive the implementation of social, environmental, governance, and procurement agenda across the organisation. To give develop and manage a coordinated procurement approach towards the sourcing of all goods, services and works throughout the whole process with the aim of achieving the desired outcomes for all stakeholders.
