Post No. SSAC0111.2 - Social Work - The First Contact Team
Are you an experienced Social Worker? Are you looking for a change and a new challenge? If so this may be the role for you.
The First Contact team, within Newport City Council’s Adult Social Care Service has an opportunity for a full time, permanent Social Worker.
This is an exciting, fast-paced and varied role in a front line Adult Social Care Team. As a Social Worker in the Team, you will make a big difference.
You will be part of a supportive and innovative team providing quality social care assessment to Newport residents. The role will involve working within the requirements of The Social Services & Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014 and delivering the Council’s statutory responsibilities.
You will primarily be working with adults in crisis or who are receiving services for the first time. Duty, safeguarding and complex case work also forms a large part of the role.
The role has an emphasis on multi-agency working and you will work closely with colleagues from differing professions and partner organisations to ensure the best service is provided. Due to the current demands on the team and the fluid and dynamic ways of working required, we are looking for experienced Social Workers.
Possession of a recognised professional qualification in social work i.e. Dip SW, Degree in Social Work is essential. You should also have successfully completed your CPEL, ASYE (or equivalent) and have post qualifying experience of working in supporting vulnerable people in a social services setting.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Sarah Drake, Team Manager via Sarah.Drake@newport.gov.uk
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or 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 the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
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Post No. EY2650.10 - Midday Supervisor - Pentrepoeth Primary School
Pentrepoeth Primary School are looking to appoint 2 Midday Supervisors to commence work as soon as possible.
We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and friendly individuals to help supervise the children at lunchtimes.
We are a growing school over 450 pupils in the currrent academic year, and this is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are patient, understanding and possess a caring attitude and are looking to gain experience in a school environment.
The positions are offered as follows:
Fixed Term until 22 July 2022
6 hours and 15 minutes per week (term time only). The normal working hours will be be noon to 1.15 pm, however due to changes in timetables as a result of Covid-19 the hours are currently between 11.30am and 1.15pm and we are asking
Midday Supervisors to work an extra 15 minutes each day. These changes are only temporary.
An awareness of assertive discipline strategies and a First Aid qualification would be an advantage, but are not essential as guidance, support and the relevant training will be provided.
These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and are subject to a successful Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
Post No. EDSCH00497.24 - Teaching Assistant - L2 - Maes Ebbw
Maes Ebbw School caters for children with severe learning difficulties and some children have profound and multiple learning difficulties.
The school has 152 pupils on roll whose age range is from 3-19 years. The school structure comprises of Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary (post 16).
The school works closely with other professionals, including Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work 31 hours15 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time only). Holidays must be taken during school holiday periods.
Experience of working with pupils with additional educational needs is essential.
The post will be offered initially on a fixed fixed term contract until 31st August 2022 to commence January 2022 or sooner if possible.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC
Post No. EY1882.3 - Midday Supervisor - Malpas Church Primary School
12.00pm – 1.00pm Monday to Friday
Applicants are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity to join the team at Malpas Church Primary School.
Malpas Church Primary School is an English-medium school and provides education for children aged between 4 years and 11 years. The school currently has 300 pupils on roll
We require a Midday Supervisor to work for 1 hour a day, Monday – Friday, term-time only (38 weeks per year). Hours will be 12.00pm – 1.00pm.
Duties will include:
* Arriving in school promptly and greeting the children warmly as they enter the dining hall.* Encouraging the children to enjoy their dining experience with their friends and support them where needed.* Supervising the children whilst eating and keeping the dining area clean and tidy.* Supporting our aim of developing positive and respectful relationships.* Adopting a fair, calm and consistent approach in dealing with incidents in line with school policies.*Assist in preparing children to be ready for their lunch, whether provided by school or from home, and supervise them whilst they are in the toilets.*Encourage good manners and behaviour in the dining room and help children use the correct cutlery.*Deal with spillages or accidents immediately.*Be aware of health and safety requirements and use appropriate materials for cleaning up accidents/sickness.*Supervise the safe passage of children from one area to another.*Supervise the children on the playground or indoors, depending on the weather conditions and having regard to their safety at all times.*Record all accidents on the record sheets.* Any other duties that may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher or member of the Leadership Team.
The closing date for applications is Monday 1st November 2021. Following shortlisting, interviews with the Headteacher will be arranged in a Covid-safe manner.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Start Date: November 8th 2021 or as soon afterwards.Closing date for applications: November 1st 2021
Post No. EY6053.1 - Midday Supervisor - Maes Ebbw
Fixed term until August 2022
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisor to work 5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time only). Holidays must be taken during school holiday periods.
Post No. LEIYS20014.13 - Youth Worker - Aspire
Two posts available
FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT TO 31 MARCH 2022 (subject to further funding)
Newport City Council is seeking to employ a full time Youth Worker to support on the delivery of the Alternative Education programme delivered to 2 key High Schools in the East Hub Team, based in the East of the city.
The role of the Youth Worker is to support on positive learning activities for young people in an environment where they feel respected and valued. Activities include opportunities for the young people to improve their confidence, personal and social skills and general wellbeing in order to improve their chances of entering further education, training or employment. Critical to the role will include supporting on the planning, preparation, delivery and quality assurance of pre-16 alternative education qualification and programmes so a background/qualification/experience in education and skills is important.
As a support worker, you will be part of a small team of staff and volunteers and ensure effective communication with young people, team members and others who contribute to the project. You will be expected to support in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the Alternative Education programmes in partnership with the High Schools based on the schools outcome model(s).
Essential skills include being approachable, adaptable, proactive, a good level of literacy and numeracy and being able to use your own initiative. Desirable skills will be to have a good level of literacy and numeracy to support in the curriculum delivery and be willing to learn and develop your knowledge in post 16 education. You will empower, motivate and support young people to move into and, most importantly, sustain further education, voluntary work and/or employment. You will provide a flexible, high quality service, working in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams and work as part of an integrated team within the East hub.
Post No. EDSCH00498.3 - Teaching Assistant - L3 - Maes Ebbw
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work 32 hours 30 minutes per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time only). Holidays must be taken during school holiday periods.
Post No. POSN001477 - Teaching Assistant - L2 - Langstone Primary School
Fixed term until 31/08/2022
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and caring Teaching Assistant (Level 2). The role is 35 hours per week with a start time of 8.45am and a finish time of 3.45pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and 5pm Monday and Thursday.
The role will involve working mainly in KS2 to support a 1:1 pupil with additional learning needs in class as well as small group support with other pupils.
Ideally you will have some experience of working with children in a school setting as well as experience of supporting children with additional needs.
Holidays must be taken during school closure periods. The appointment process will involve an interview with members of the school leadership team and a selection of Governors.
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).