INTERNAL JOB - This vacancy is only available to Newport City Council employees and Agency Workers currently engaged with the Council
To apply you must have an Employee Self Service (ESS) account. If you do not have one please contact trent.helpdesk@newport.gov.uk with your employee reference, name and job title.
Post No. POSN004261 - Support Officer
The Private Sector Initiatives team are looking for a motivated, friendly and enthusiastic individual to provide administrative and practical support, to enable the smooth running of our tenant and property management services. The team leads on managing Temporary Accommodation for homeless clients and also a growing portfolio of permanent homes.
The successful candidate will:
- be able to work effectively both alone, and as part of a busy, customer-facing team- support the team with a wide range of administrative and practical tasks - undertake site visits where needed to support effective property management - liaise with customers to ensure personal items are stored in line with the legislative requirements- provide reception cover when required for the department’s Housing drop-in service, triaging and directing customers to the most appropriate part of the service.
If you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact Accommodation Supply Manager, Hannah Thorne at Hannah.thorne@newport.gov.uk or on 07814 495 240.
In return for your commitment, we offer an open, friendly working environment with modern working practices and systems. Benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement, professional development, and flexible working.
Role Location – based in Newport city centre, with the opportunity for hybrid office/home working.
The interview date will be confirmed shortly following shortlisting.
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working togetherEin gwerthoedd – Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd
Post No. Casual Kennel Assistant - PE691.11
Newport City Dogs Home have a vacancy for a kennel assistants to work on a casual basis to cover staff absences and assist during busy times. You will be responsible for the general well-being of the dogs, dealing with members of the public and carrying out some administrative duties.”
Post No. Social Worker - SSCF0053
Newport City Council Childrens Services are seeking inspirational and dynamic social worker who are able to make positive contributions to transform the lives of the families we work with. You will work within a service focused on person-centred and strength based approaches committed to achieving Wellbeing outcomes that enable families to safely live together.
Newport is a great place to live and work being a geographically small City with a diverse population of which 35,000 are children and young people. Newport is situated on the M4 corridor and is located between Bristol and Cardiff with excellent transport links further afield. The strengths of working and living in Newport are that it is a growing city that is developing at a fast rate whilst still providing opportunity to access affordable housing, good schools and excellent community resources. We are proud to have a stable workforce or dedicated staff of which all are permanent workers who experience a supportive and positive learning environment. Unique benefits are our effective Prevention and HUB services, the dedicated Mentoring and Consultation team, our partnership arrangement with Barnardo’s to deliver joint interventions to families as well as comparatively low, stable, caseloads, regular individual and group supervision and the opportunities for excellent career development and training opportunities.
For this role you will be a practitioner with a professional social work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent and registered with the Care Council Wales (or able to transfer from HCPC or similarly recognised body)
Post No. POSN004304 - Play Support Officer
Newport Youth and Play Service offers a range of provisions for children and young people aged 5-25 and consists of a talented and enthusiastic team of professional youth and play workers who operate across the city. This set up consists of play and youth clubs, one to one and project work that all provide a wide variety of creative opportunities and experiences that encourage the participation and development of children and young people in communities.
The Youth and Play Service promotes a strong connection between targeted and universal work that ensures there is a consistent offer of support to children and young people when they need it.
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Youth and Play Service for a Play Support Officer.
We’re seeking an enthusiastic Play Support Officer, where you'll facilitate enriching play experiences for children and young people aged 5-12 in both school and community settings. Your responsibilities will include supporting self-directed play, ensuring safety, preparing resources, and fostering positive relationships with children and colleagues. We're looking for someone with experience of being part of a team, and a proven ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate programmes effectively with children, young people, and staff. An awareness of local agencies and an understanding of the 'neighbourhood' you'll be working in are also important. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to children's learning and well-being through play.
This post is fixed term until 31st March 2026
For further information please Contact Susan Herriot susan.herriot@newport.gov.uk
Post No. SS919.1 - Care and Support Officer
Adult and Community Services, Residential Homes
Blaen-Y-Pant House, 22 hours per week, on a rota system including morning, evening and every other weekend shifts
We are committed to providing quality person centred care for people living with both physical and mental health issues; we provide accommodation, care and support over three sites.
• Parklands Residential Home, Malpas for up to 26 people.• Blaen Y Pant House, Malpas for up to 32 people.• Spring Gardens, Pillgwenlly for up to 32 people.
We are looking for highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic individual to join our team at Blaen-Y-Pant.
You will spend your time supporting our residents in all aspects of daily living, delivering meaningful activities that stimulate and encourage physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
We are looking for people who are keen to make a difference, who strive to work within a culture which enables our residents to feel safe, secure and empowered. A culture that actively promotes residents human rights, putting them at the centre of their care and support, enabling them to exercise voice and control over the process and outcomes that will help them to achieve wellbeing.
You will have previous experience in a care setting; either hold QCF level 2 or be willing to work towards it. You will be required to work a rota system over a 7 day period and be flexible as and when necessary to meet the needs of the service.
You will receive excellent managerial support with training and development opportunities.
No Curriculum Vitae’s accepted
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
Further details can be obtained by contacting Rhiannon Legge, Home Manager via email rhiannon.legge@newport.gov.uk
Post No. SS966.2 - Care & Support Officer
Adult and Community Services, Residential Homes21 Hours @ Spring Gardens
We are looking for highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
Contracts available on a 4 week ‘rolling’ set rota pattern;
18 hrs per week at Spring Gardens, mixed shifts of days & aft/eve
Further details can be obtained by contacting Liz Jones, Residential Homes Manager via email liz.jones@newport.gov.uk
Post No. POSN004037 - Assertive Move-on Worker
1 x Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Housing Advice and Prevention Team Meeting for a fixed term contract as an Assertive Move-On Officer.
The focus of the role is to promote, deliver and facilitate a programme of move on and resettlement solutions to support service users in order that they move on from supported and statutory Temporary Accommodation, into longer term sustainable and suitable housing in accordance with Welsh Government’s aspiration of homelessness being ‘rare, brief and unrepeated’.
To deliver case review guidance and training to housing support key workers to ensure understanding and practice of housing processes, Home Options and any barriers to move on.
To establish, develop and maintain professional relationships with a range of Newport City council colleagues, housing and housing support providers, statutory partners and other stakeholders.
To understand and promote the Council’s objectives to prevent homelessness and the contribution Housing Support plays in this in accordance with the Welsh Government’s aspiration of homelessness being ‘rare, brief and unrepeated’.
The work will involve significant partnership working ie working with partner RSL’s, both Housing and HSG colleagues, supporting service users, directly nominating homelessness or potentially homeless cases on the common housing register to our partner RSL’s, addressing barriers that prevent move on to name but a few elements of the role.
Specifically, you will need to demonstrate a knowledge of homelessness, an understanding of housing allocations and previous support experience.
The role will be based at the Central Library Museum but will involve working agilely in the community with some home working.
If you have any queries or would like to discuss this post further, please contact Catherine Griffiths or Georgia Wearing on 01633 656656 or email catherine.griffiths@newport.gov.uk or georgia.wearing@newport.gov.uk
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
Post No. EY2499.5 - Midday Supervisor - Monnow Primary School
The Governing Body of Monnow Primary School are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor.
We are looking for someone who:
- can work well in a team, modelling excellent relationships, with both pupils and staff- is sensitive to the emotional,social and wellbeing needs of children- has a sound understanding of child development - would enjoy working in a vibrant multicultural school; as part of a large staff team.
To work during lunchtimes 1 hour a day for 5 days per week during term time only.
This post is to commence as soon as possible and is offered on a fixed term basis.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an enthusiastic and friendly person who is willing to support children at lunchtimes.
Training, guidance and support will be provided for the successful candidate.
Post No. POSN004305 - Detached Youth Worker
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Youth and Play Service for a Detached Youth Worker.
You will be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team who work with young people aged 10 - 25 with a range of needs within the locality. The aim of your role will involve establishing contact with young people using a variety of methods to engage them in youth work programmes, services, and activities. You will have experience of delivering innovative, up to date and current Youth Work activities and programmes designed with and for young people within a Detached Youth Work offer across the City.
You will have experience of playing a defined leadership role within a team, planning, delivering and evaluating youth work programmes with young people and staff. You will have an awareness of agencies delivering services for young people and an understanding of the ‘neighbourhood’ in which you work.
This post is fixed term until 31st March 2026 pending further funding.
For further information please Contact Louise Handy louise.handy@newport.gov.uk
Post No. POSN004320 - Teacher TLR 2A - Bridge Achievement Centre
We are seeking to appoint an experienced qualified teacher who will lead on ALN and safeguarding, as well as other areas in the life of the pupil referral unit. The successful candidate must have a high level of knowledge and understanding of ALN practices (including the Wales Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal Act), as well as a thorough working knowledge and experience of safeguarding within an education setting.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and forward thinking senior leadership team committed to supporting the needs of pupils and families who face daily challenges. You must be able to develop the roles of ALNCo and safeguarding lead across our multi-site provision, whilst actively supporting the SLT in developing and promoting continuous school improvement.
We are looking for:
● Qualified and experienced teachers with QTS status ● Excellent teachers who enjoy working with young people and are able to forge positive relationships with them● An excellent classroom teacher● An enthusiasm for new approaches and ideas● A “can do” approach with a passion for maintaining the highest standards● The ability to support all children to reach their full potential, and become well rounded, well balanced and confident, effective people● An ambitious professional, committed to further personal development, and for the continuing progress of ALN and safeguarding within the setting● A commitment to working as part of a dynamic team of professionals ● Someone who is, ideally, able to offer skills and experience in at least one other area of school life● Up to date knowledge and experience of the Curriculum for Wales
If you have the enthusiasm and desire to work in a forward thinking and innovative environment, the Bridge Achievement Centre would welcome your application.
Closing Date: Friday, 2 May (24:00)Shortlisting: Tuesday, 6 MayInterviews: Tuesday, 13 MayStart date: Monday 1 September 2025
Information about the school
The Bridge Achievement Centre is a pupil referral unit (PRU) that offers a distinctive small school environment where each individual is well known, listened to and encouraged to be the best they can be. Serving around 100 students (across a number of settings) enables us to maintain an inclusive and nurturing community atmosphere, where staff work with pupils to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to reach their full potential.
The Bridge Achievement Centre has a strong and supportive team. Our most recent Estyn visit report (March 2025) made the following statement about leadership:
“Together they provide clear strategic direction and have secured important improvements at the PRU, most notably in pupils' well-being, progress and skills development”.
Our centre and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC