Post No. SSAC0259 - Assistant Team Manager - Adult Services
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Team Manager to support the Home First and hospital discharge service.
Home First is an initiative established across the 5 Local Authorities in Gwent and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to support people to leave hospital at the earliest opportunity. The team consists of qualified and non-qualified staff who work across three acute sites within the Gwent Region. The team manage and oversee the requirements to support discharge on behalf of the 5 Local Authorities and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team approach in order to achieve positive outcomes for individuals and carers.
The service is based across three hospital sites, The Grange University Hospital, Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny and Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport and is predominantly targeted at discharges from the preadmission wards.
The Assistant Team Manager will have a relevant professional qualification e.g. Social Work or Occupational therapy and will provide onsite support to staff and interface with key stakeholders to ensure service delivery. The role will also include supporting the Team Manager in managing and developing the service.
The Service covers seven days a week and the role of the Assistant Team Manager will be to cover predominantly Monday – Friday but support existing arrangements to ensure continuity of the service.
The Home First Service has established itself as instrumental in supporting the discharge pathways and is a really exciting opportunity for staff to influence discharge and admission practices across our acute sites and improve the hospital experience for our citizens.
This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
You will need to be registered with Social Care Wales.
If you would like any further information, please contact Maggie Slack, Maggie.Slack@newport.gov.uk or 07890 032404.
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.
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Post No. LEICY100012.20 - Deputy Practitioner
Level 3/4 Qualified (CCLD, NVQ or similar) in accordance with the QCF or willingness to achieve in the near future.
Fixed Term until March 2025 (extension of contract subject to further funding from the Welsh Government).
The posts involve a proportion of time employed as a practitioner with an allocation of hours as specified below for Deputy Practitioner duties during times when the Senior Practitioner is involved in meetings or off site.
Deputy Flying Start 17.5 hours grade 3/4 (6 hours grade 3, 11.5 hours grade 4)
Flying Start is an initiative from the Welsh Assembly Government, aimed at making a positive difference for the better to the life chances of children 0-10 years old, to ensure they have a flying start in life. This initiative is now expanding across areas of Newport, and we require additional Early Years Childcare Deputy Practitioners for our settings this will include running After School Club.
The Early Years Team leaders are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and reliable Deputy Practitioners to work in partnership with Senior Practitioners, key staff, parents and carers to promote the vision and values of the Flying Start programme.
The candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as genuine commitment to the care and development of very young children. The candidates will possess level 2 standard literacy as a minimum (tested at interview process via short assessment, if required)
A relevant Childcare qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or working towards level 5, considerable experience with under 2’s/playgroup/nursery children and a thorough knowledge of child development & CIW Childcare Policies and Practice is essential.
Experience of currently working within Flying Start Childcare and relevant qualifications/experience in IT such as Microsoft Word & Excel and are required in order to develop learning journals for each child and to maintain observations/recording of each child’s development and for budget management. Experience of managing a small team is desirable.
There is an expectation for all Flying Start staff to be flexible to the needs of the service, supporting settings on a citywide basis, this will include After School Club (ASC) providing play opportunities for children aged 3 – 10 years, Monday to Friday between 15:00 and 18:00.
Due to the nature of the role, the post-holder will be required to take annual leave at times which coincide with Flying Start closures.
The appointment process will involve and an interview with senior members of the Flying Start Team and a scenario-based task.
For more information, please contact Michelle Ball Early Years & Childcare Team Leader 07980908298
Closing Date: 15th December 2024
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
This is advertised on behalf of Newport Norse in partnership with Newport City Council
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Post No. POSN003543 - Assistant Team Manager Fostering
We have an exciting opportunity to join Foster Wales Newport as an Assistant Team Manager in a full-time permanent position.
We recruit and support fostering carers to provide loving and secure homes for the children they care for and are proud to say we place most of our children with our foster carers.
As Assistant Team Manager, you will take a lead in the recruitment of foster carers and be given the opportunity to work on a local, regional, and national level with Foster Wales.
We have a dynamic service, which responds to the needs of our Children’s Services team, as Assistant Team Manager you will contribute and implement service development with the support of the team.
You will also have a small caseload of foster carers to supervise and support.
You will be supported in your role with regular supervision, training, and opportunities to learn from other colleagues.
This is an ideal opportunity to develop your skills in direct work with foster carers and build your knowledge of therapeutic approaches to understanding children and the impact of early trauma on attachment and relationships.
We are based in the Civic Centre, Newport and set up to work from home. If you are interested and want further information or a chat, please contact Cath Hywood (Fostering Team Manager) on 01633 210713.
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).
Post No. LEICY100013.14 - Practitioner
Level 3 Qualified (CCLD, CCPLD, NVQ or similar) in accordance with the Social Care Wales Qualification Framework
Several posts available for childcare, creche and afterschool club 39 weeks pro rata.
Flying Start is an initiative from the Welsh Assembly Government, aimed at making a positive difference to the life experiences of children, ensuring a flying start in life. With this initiative now expanding across areas of Newport, we are seeking to appoint Early Years Childcare Practitioners.
The Newport Flying Start Team are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Practitioners to work as part of a team, under the leadership of the Senior Practitioners to promote the vision and values of the Flying Start programme.
The posts hours to be agreed, Monday-Friday over 39 weeks. The post commences as soon as possible, on a fixed term basis until 31st March 2025.
The post holder will be required to take holidays outside of term time.
The candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as genuine commitment to the care and development of very young children. The candidates will possess level 2 standard literacy as a minimum, GCSE English grade C or above.
A relevant Childcare qualification Level 3 (or above), experience of working with children and a good knowledge of child development and Care Inspectorate Wales legislation, childcare policies and practice is essential.
The recruitment process will involve an interview and observation in the childcare room with senior members of the Early Years and Childcare Team. The candidates will be asked to plan and deliver an age-appropriate activity to the children. Please be aware we do not allow notes to be brought into to the interview.
For more information on the recruitment process, job role and application support call Michelle Ball, Early Years and Childcare Team Leader on 07980908298.
Closing Date: 15/12/2024
Post No. POSN000001 - Residential Childcare Assistant Home Manager x3 – (Cambridge House / Forest Lodge / Oaklands)
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people within residential care and have a passion for working with children and young people from a position of leadership within our homes? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join Newport City Council’s residential service leadership team. We are looking to recruit 3 new assistant home managers for each Cambridge House, Forest Lodge & Oaklands.
Cambridge House is a stunning newly renovated 6 bed Victorian home located close to the city centre of Newport. The role will allow the successful candidate to mould, drive and develop this new and exciting home. The successful candidate and the team at Cambridge House will provide asylum-seeking young people who have been separated from their parents or carers with culturally sensitive, trauma informed care. You will be responsible for developing their strengths and work towards their aspirations within a safe and welcoming home environment.
Forest Lodge offers emergency and long-term accommodation for children aged 11-18. We are looking for an assistant manager who is motivated to work in this rewarding yet challenging role. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering trauma informed care and leading a team to use attachment-based parenting strategies. You will become part of a team providing a stimulating, nurturing environment to enable our children to reach their full potential.
Oaklands offers short breaks and care for children and young people aged four to 17-years-old with learning disabilities and additional needs and is situated in the Rogerstone area of Newport. The role will allow the successful candidate to manage and support a team of experienced residential childcare workers who not only provides a high level of care to children with additional needs, but also provide them with opportunities to grow and develop through a range of activities. You will work closely with our leadership team, parents and carers to meet individual children needs whilst giving them opportunities to grow and develop.
As an Assistant Home Manager, you will be responsible for the daily provision of a home for young people, inclusive of the providing supervision, co-ordinating a rota, resourcing and budgetary accountabilities required of an effective specialist service. You will take the lead in delivering a home’s statement of purpose and ensure that each child and young person is provided with a safe and caring home environment.
You will be a resilient practitioner with a strong commitment to working therapeutically and restoratively with children and young people. Being highly motivated and conscientious, you will exhibit the capacity for independent decision making and risk assessment.
You will implement systems and procedures designed to promote positive outcomes for children and young people with complex needs, ensuring a flexible, proactive approach whilst meeting the desired outcomes of the people we support.
You will have a unique opportunity to shape and deliver our long-term strategy and our drive to transform the lives of our children and young people.
Post No. POSN004110 - Senior Looked After Children Education Mentor
37 hours per week term time only + 5 days (40 Weeks Per Year)
This post is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team committed to improving the lives and educational outcomes for looked after children in Newport. The Looked after Children Education (LACE) team sit within Children’s Services, working closely with education colleagues and other agencies to improve the education experience and learning outcomes for all our looked after learners.
The successful candidate will need to have the skills to engage, support and empower young people to aspire and achieve their full potential. Under the supervision of the LACE Co-ordinator, you will work collaboratively with a wider ‘team around the child’ involving education, carers, social workers and other agencies. You will have excellent literacy and numeracy skills; a good understanding of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and education; the ability to deal calmly with different situations as they arise and be able to develop good relationships with learners, carers and a wide range of professionals. The role will require face to face support with young people in schools/education settings (age 5 to 16); co-ordinating and chairing Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings and a range of activities linked to improving outcomes for our looked after children.
If you would like further information regarding the role please contact Nicola Davies, Education Safeguarding Team Manager: nic.davies@newport.gov.uk
Post No. LEICY100013.11 - Flying Start Practitioner
Fixed Term until March 2025
Level 3 Qualified (CCLD, CCPLD, NVQ or similar) in accordance with the Social Care Wales Qualification Framework.
The postholder must hold a Playwork qualification as identified within the Social Care Wales Qualification Framework.
The successful candidate would be working Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm – 6 pm during school term time (39 weeks). The post commences as soon as possible, on a fixed term basis until 31/03/2025.
We are seeking to appoint a candidate who is:
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated practitioner - Reliable and conscientious- An excellent team member who is willing to enter fully into the life of the After-school Club- A caring practitioner who places the wellbeing of children at the heart of their practice.- Excellent communication skills with team member, children, parents and other professional.- Has the ability to identify own training and development needs and participate in on-going training.
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. POSN004064 - Senior Technical Officer Environment & Leisure
Newport City Council: Improving people’s lives
Newport is a vibrant, forward-thinking city steeped in a rich industrial heritage that recently has proved it can re-establish and adapt itself as a centre of modern industry and commerce. As a key challenge to climate change, Newport is looking to realise a net zero emissions target by 2030 and maintain its accolade as Bee Friendly City and a Tree City of The World in response to the climate change emergency.
In Environmental and Leisure Services, the team are engaged in the direct maintenance and management of environmental infrastructure including countryside sites, public open spaces, verges, woodlands, parks and cemeteries. Our focus is to further improve performance and find efficiencies by recruiting a Senior Technical Officer to assist with operational service delivery across the city
As the Senior Technical Officer, you will provide a technical lead in the delivery of the Environmental and Leisure maintenance service, which includes assisting management in the day-to-day provision of the environmental project and maintenance services including income generating and external grant funded projects. You would be responsible for helping to manage one of the varied local authority portfolios with significant formal and informal sites that are visited by a very high number of people.
You will report directly to the Grounds Maintenance Team Manager and will work and liaise closely with the Parks, Countryside teams. Within the wider Environment role there will be an expectation to work closely with other team managers as clients and colleagues’ covering highways, cleansing, drainage, waste management, health and safety, civil contingency and legal services. There will also be requirements for interaction with Councillors, Cabinet Members and community council members, a range of specialist contractors, technical external experts, organisations and public stakeholders.
The role includes being responsible for the Newport City Councils Horticultural Nursery operations including promoting of plants sales and services to businesses and the public, overseeing the city’s allotment service including further development of these through grant funding, site and tenant management. Areas of income growth in service such as promoting of advertising spaces at locations across the city and project specific work on Environment and leisure assets. Post holder will work with the Team Manager on grant funded schemes, increasing opportunity through maximising budgets, the purchase of materials, equipment, PPE and health and safety documentation and procedures.
Enthusiastic and confident, you should have experience directly related to revenue and capital budgets and have experience of statutory requirements of the role including legal constraints, government policy and the assessment and mitigation of risk.
You need an organised and analytical approach to your work – and you are used to maintaining attention to detail while working to tight deadlines. You are self-motivated and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and appreciate the importance of customer care. You have strong financial management skills and a creative approach to problem solving with excellent IT and data analysis/management skills.
We look forward to receiving your application if you meet the criteria and requirements of this role.
Manager details for informal discussion regarding the post: Joanne Gossage joanne.gossage@newport.gov.uk – email to request a telephone or teams call.
Post No. STS0086 - Team Manager Grounds Maintenance
In Environmental Services, the Grounds Maintenance team are engaged in the direct maintenance and management of environmental infrastructure including countryside sites, public open spaces, verges, woodlands, parks and cemeteries. Our focus is to further improve performance and find efficiencies by recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Team Manager to oversee and manage operational service delivery across the City
As the Grounds Maintenance Team Leader assisted by two area managers, you will manage the Grounds Maintenance operational and business functions. You will be the lead contact for the Public and your duties will include the statutory and operational duties, health and safety, income management, and communication. You would be responsible for helping to manage one of the varied local authority portfolios with significant formal and informal sites that are visited by a very high number of people. You will also contribute to key initiatives such as reviewing the operational services and processes on an ongoing basis and making recommendations for improvement or development of the business.
You will report directly to the Environment and Leisure Service Manager and will work and liaise closely with the Parks, Countryside and Bereavement Team Leaders. Within the wider Environment role there will be an expectation to work closely with other team managers as clients and colleagues’ covering highways, cleansing, drainage, waste management, health and safety, civil contingency and legal services. There will also be requirements for interaction with Councillors, Cabinet Members and community council members, a range of specialist contractors, technical external experts, organisations and public stakeholders. The expectation will be the provision of a high quality, and effective maintenance service for all stakeholders across the City and region of Newport and local surrounding areas.
Enthusiastic and confident, you should have a management qualification or equivalent and have the ability to lead and motivate a diverse workforce. You should have experience managing operational services and personnel, maintenance contracts in the grounds area management area, directly related revenue and capital budgets and have experience of statutory requirements of the role including legal constraints, government policy and the assessment and mitigation of risk in relation to health and safety at work.