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Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
Job Title: Clerical Assistant (1428)
Working hours: Full Time
Department: Corporate Services
Salary: £14,733-£15,444
Closing date: 08/02/2010
Job Role: The Electoral Registration and Land Charges team are looking for two highly motivated temporary staff. You will be doing a wide variety of tasks working to tight deadlines. Working closely with the team you will play an active part in preparing for and helping with the forthcoming General Election.
Job Info: For further details and an informal discussion please contact Mark Green, Alison Watkins or Huw Davies on 01443 494100.
Application Notes: Please visit www.rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk for more information.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
Job Title: Project Worker - Outdoor Pursuits (1385)
Working hours: Full Time
Department: Community & Children's Services
Salary: £17,802 - £21,519/£22,958
Closing date: 10/02/2010
Job Role: The Miskin Project aims to promote placement stability for young people and families who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
To compliment existing programmes of support Miskin is developing its new 'Building The Future Together' programme that aims to support young people 11-17 years of age in gaining the skills that they might need to gain future employment through combining a social care and outdoor education approach.
The project is looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a minimum of two nationally recognised coaching/leadership qualifications in outdoor adventurous activities. Experience of facilitating a varied outdoor adventurous activities programme with young people is essential. A full driving licence is essential.
Job Info: Applicants who require further information can contact Matthew Free, Service Manager on 01443 420940.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 26 February 2010.
The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
Application Notes: Please visit www.rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk for more information.
Wales Pre-school Playgroup Association
Wales PPA are a leading organisation that supports the majority of pre-school childcare providers in Wales.
Job Title: Regional Executive Officer
Salary: £19,354
Salary Info: Starting salary £19,354 - 35 hours per week
Area: Wales - Various Locations
Location: Office based in Carmarthen
Status: Full-time
Closing date: 12-2-2010
Job Role: Regional Executive Officer – Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion.
We are looking for a talented Regional Executive Officer with the ability to lead an experienced hardworking team.
You will be personally responsible for supporting key volunteers and for leading the regional team dedicated to sustaining a wide network of independent member groups delivering affordable, high quality pre-school childcare throughout the region.
If you have financial, managerial, communication, administrative and people skills and have an interest in early years childcare combined with a successful fund-raising track record we would like to hear from you.
The ability to speak Welsh desirable.
Application Notes: For an information pack and application form please contact Julie Besley
Tel: 029 20451242
Fax: 02920451704
Email: julieb@walesppa.org
Wales PPA , Unit 1, The Lofts, 9 Hunter Street, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5GX
Interviews will be held 24th February 2010 in Cardiff
Additional Information: Appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references, a CRB check and completion of a six month probationary period
Wales PPA is an equal opportunities employer.
Registered Charity No 1056381
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Job Title: Student Learning & Dev Co-Ordinator (1424)
Working hours: Full Time
Department: COMMUNITY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Salary: SCP 38 - SCP 41 (£31,754 - £34,549)
Closing date: 15/02/2010
Job Role: You will be joining an award winning team, eager to develop student learning and development work across the locality and take us to even greater achievements.
We have a strong local, regional and national profile in this area, and our success has been built on the work of many people across the services – practice teachers, supportive operational teams, commitment from our many partners from the independent and voluntary sectors, and from determined and innovative specialists.
We are looking for a positive and committed team player, with good knowledge of the issues affecting our sector and an innovative approach to addressing the challenges we face.
If you have a good understanding of this specialist area, are an excellent communicator at all levels and have the vision and determination to work with us to further develop the service, then we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please call Mark Prescott on 01443 668867.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 1 March 2010.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHECK.
Application Notes: Please visit www.rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk for more information.
University Of Glamorgan
Job Title: Research Assistant
Job Reference No. HSS566
Salary: £26,392 - £30,596 per annum
Closing Date: February 17, 2010
Terms: Fixed Term
Job Type: Support Staff
Job Class: External
Location: Treforest, University Of Glamorgan, Faculty Of Health, Sport and Sciences
Fixed Term to 31 March 2013
Job Role: The Unit for Development in Intellectual Disabilities (UDID), in partnership with New Pathways (Merthyr) and Rhondda Cynon Taff People First have been successful in securing a major research grant from the Big Lottery Fund. This exciting 3 year project will be participatory in nature with people with learning disabilities working as co-researchers. It will explore what people with learning disabilities think about abuse, what help and support they need to keep themselves safe from abuse and, when someone has been abused, how they can best be supported. We are now seeking to recruit a research assistant to work alongside the co-researchers. The successful candidate will need to have experience of working with people with learning disabilities, have the ability to work flexibly and be committed to participatory approaches to research.
Application forms can be submitted by clicking the following link: Click Here
Further particulars may be obtained by accessing our web pages at www.glam.ac.uk/jobs. Alternatively, you can e-mail us at jobs@glam.ac.uk
When requesting an application form, please quote reference HSS566
Swansea County Borough Council
Job Role: Clase /Caemawr Communities First Co-ordinator
Regeneration - Community Regeneration Unit - Temporary Funding
Salary: £31,754-£34,549 Per annum
Closing Date: 25 March 2010
Job Role: Communities First is the Welsh Assembly Government initiative aimed at regenerating the most deprived communities in Wales.
Clase/ Caemawr is 1 of 10 Communities First areas in Swansea.
This full time post funded until 31st March 2012 offers an opportunity to lead a team working in partnership with the community to identify its needs and support the regeneration of the area.
Please quote ref: RG9702
Application Notes: Please visit www.swansea.gov.uk for more information.
Swansea County Borough Council
Job Title: Mobile Relief Play Worker
Department: The Children's Play Team, Regeneration, Community Regeneration
Wage: £7.64 per hour
Closing date: 25 March 2010
Description: This is an exciting opportunity to get involved within The Children’s Play Team, as and when required to support the existing Play Development workers and The Mobile Play Bus Project.
The Children’s Play Team and the mobile Play Bus project delivers a range of play opportunities for children and young people aged 0 -14 across the City & County of Swansea.
You will be required to assist in running Open Access Play sessions, delivering largely from Community buildings and Open spaces throughout the City and County of Swansea, as part of the Children’s Play team and the Mobile Play Bus Project.
From January 2010 you will be required to assist in running play/creche sessions from a 40ft single deck Play Bus, which will travel around the City and County of Swansea.
The role requires enthusiasm, teamwork, excellent communication skills, flexibility, the ability to drive a transit van and the possibility of a 40ft Play bus. Staff will be invited to support sessions during the week, weekends and school holidays.
There will be no set or guaranteed hours, although the majority of the work will take place during evenings and the occasional weekends, other than that which is agreed by yourself and the team - giving consideration to any external commitments you may have.
You will need to have knowledge of the importance of play, particularly Open Access Play, and experience/qualifications of working with children of all ages and young people through play.
You will need to be flexible and have good organisation and communication skills.
First round of interviews will be held on Wednesday 21st October 2009 at the Council Offices at Penllergaer.
Please quote ref.: RG70910 - see the Job Details from on the website
Application Notes: Please visit www.swansea.gov.uk for more information.
Swansea County Borough Council
Job Title: Part Time Hockey Development Officer (14 HOURS) - Regeneration, Development & Outreach.
Salary: £22,221- £23,708 Per annum pro rata
Closing Date: 25 March 2010
Job Description: The Development and Outreach service and the Welsh Hockey Union are seeking to appoint a new part time Hockey Development Officer.
The position will be line managed by the Senior Community Sports Development Officer. The post holder will continue to develop hockey within the City and county of Swansea in line with the Welsh Hockey Unions Strategic Plan and the authorities’ local strategic plan.
The post holder will ensure the continued improvement in standards of service delivery through continued participation in school links, coach education and mentoring, community club development and opportunities for potential progression pathways within the game of hockey.
The post holder should seek to enhance the opportunity for hockey players through the sustainable development of hockey from participation level to excellence.
The hours of the post may be enhanced based on the success of various active young people projects which represent additional targets for the role
(Contract to 31st March 2011)
Please quote ref.: RG3107
Application Notes: Please visit www.swansea.gov.uk for more information.
Swansea County Borough Council
Job Title: Temporary Hype Programme Co-ordinator (6 Months) - Social Services - Child and Family Services
Salary: £22,221- £23,708 Per annum
Closing Date: 25 March 2010
Description: HYPE (Helping Young People by Peer Education) is a substance use prevention programme, delivered in a classroom environment by peer educators. HYPE Peer Educators receive comprehensive training to equip them with the skills and knowledge to be able to give lessons to other students and perform a supportive, advisory role within schools
The appointed post-holder will co-ordinate the work of the programme across partner agencies in Swansea to achieve effective maintenance and development of the project.
Initially for a period of 6 months, it is hoped that further financial funding will enable the programme to continue.
This post is offered as either a secondment, to enable those with specialist skills pertinent to this area to consider a post on a temporary basis. Alternatively, it is offered as substantive, independent position on a temporary basis.
Swansea Youth Offending Service is looking for highly motivated applicants with a knowledge and understanding of substance use issues facing children and young people today.
NB: Previous applicants need not re-apply post has been extended.
Please quote ref.: SS62953 - see the Job Details on the website
Application Notes: Please visit www.swansea.gov.uk for more information.
Swansea County Borough Council
Job Title: Social Worker - Social Services - Child & Family / Adult Services
Salary: £27,052-£32,800 Per Annum (PRO RATA)
Closing Date: 31 December 2010
Job Role: The Social Services Department regularly recruits qualified Social Workers to its service area of Child and Family Services & Adult Services. Such posts offer an exciting opportunity to develop the provision of social services within the City & County of Swansea.
When we recruit to Social Work posts, we look for registered people with enthusiasm and commitment, to lead the challenges ahead within social work, who can undertake duties involving personal assessment, planning, case management and review.
Please quote ref.: SS8887 — Social Worker (Child & Family)
SS8888 — Social Worker (Adult Services)
These posts have an “on-going” closing date.
Please note that should you see a specific Social Work Vacancy in the Bulletin you should apply for that as your primary application. Only complete the “on-going” form if you do not see another Social Work Vacancy to match your preferred area of work.
If you do not hear from us after 3 months you will need to resubmit an application form as your original one will be withdrawn and destroyed.
Please quote ref.: SS8887
Application Notes: Please visit www.swansea.gov.uk for more information.
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