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Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
Job Title: Temporary Community Cohesion Strategy Officer - EXT Funded (1483)
Working hours: Full Time
Department: Community & Children's Services
Salary: £27,849 - £30,011
Closing date: 16/03/2010
Job Title: As the Community Cohesion Strategy Officer you will work in partnership to assist with the development of the Community Safety Partnership’s Community Cohesion Strategy under the direction of the Data and Performance Manager. You will work in collaboration with Communities First and other local partnerships to make decisions concerning the delivery of the cohesion strategy that may have significant implications for the Council, our partners and the public.
You will assist in creating a strong community network, by producing critical information based on principles of trust and respect for local diversity. You will extract and transform Data from diverse sources and evaluate the information recommending to your associates where resources should be targeted.
To be a success in this role you will already be skilled at data transformation, researching, analysing and presenting complex factual/statistical information, and equally skilled at using spreadsheets and databases as your tools. You will quickly establish trust and credibility with all levels of management through your confident, diplomatic and persuasive approach and ability to communicate clearly in writing.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Claire Chick, Acting Finance & Commissioning Manager on 01443 827357.
The post is funded initially until March 2012.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 30 March 2010.
The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
Cwm Taf Local Health Board
Job Title: Speciality Doctor - Prince Charles Hospital
Job Reference: 110-1069.AC
Area of Work: General Surgery
Employer: Cwm Taf Local Health Board
Department: General Surgery, T&O, Urology
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Salary: £36,443 to £67,959
Job Type: Permanent Staff
Group: Medical & Dental Pay
Scheme: Other Pay
Band: Other
Working pattern: 40 Hours Per Week
Closing Date: 17/03/2010
Description:
Where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised
to submit your complete application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All correspondence regarding short-listing, invite to interview and references will be done via e-mail. Please ensure that
you regularly check your e-mails and that you provide an e-mail address for each referee.
A Specialty Doctor in General Surgery is required for immediate appointment. FRCS/MRCS is highly desirable and at least 2 years experience at a junior doctor level.
The on-call will be 1:7 prospective cover.
Cwm Taf NHS Trust merged with Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taff Teaching Local Health Boards to form Cwm Taf Local Health Board on 1st October 2009. Newly appointed staff may be required at any location within Cwm Taf Local Health Board.
Equality remains at the centre of the LHB's policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. To ensure that our workforce reflects the local population, we welcome applications from anyone, irrespective of age, sex, race or disability.
If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team,
who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply.
Applications are encouraged and welcomed from Welsh speakers and learners. Whilst the ability to speak Welsh is not essential to this
post, it is desirable and the successful applicant may be supported through the personal development plan provess if they wish to develop
an understanding of the language.
For some fixed term posts, permanent appointments can be made from within NHS Wales, if the appointment is at the same substantive grade.
Appointments can only be made on a temporary basis if it will result in promotion.
CRB Check - This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contact Information: Contact Name Mr A Woodwood, Clinical Director - Surgery Email Address: alan.woodwood2@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone 01443 443443 ext 3541
Cwm Taf Local Health Board (NHS)
Job Reference: 110-1022.PM
Job Title: Locum Consultant In Palliative Care
Area of Work: Palliative Care
Employer: Cwm Taf Local Health Board
Department: Specialty Palliative Care
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Salary: £82,974 Per Annum, pro rata
Job Type: Locum Staff Group:Medical & Dental
Pay Scheme: Other Pay Band:Other Working pattern:6 sessions
Closing Date: 24/03/2010 Add this vacancy to my job basket
Description: Where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your complete application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. All correspondence regarding short-listing, invite to interview and references will be done via e-mail. Please ensure that you regularly check your e-mails and that you provide an e-mail address for each referee. Cwm Taf LHB is seeking to appoint a locum consultant in palliative medicine. This part time post (6 sessions), based at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil provides an exciting opportunity to join an integrated multi professional specialist palliative care team including two consultants, three specialty doctors, clinical nurse specialists and specialist allied health professionals. The team provides high quality care to patients in all settings including a district general hospital, community hospitals, a specialist palliative care inpatient unit and in the community. The successful applicant will participate in the regional specialist on-call rota, (currently 1/10).
Applicants must have MRCP or equivalent, extensive clinical experience in palliative medicine and hold full GMC registration and a licence to practice Cwm Taf NHS Trust merged with Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taff
Teaching Local Health Boards to form Cwm Taf Local Health Board on 1st October 2009. Newly appointed staff may be required at any location within Cwm Taf Local Health Board.
Equality remains at the centre of the LHB's policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. To ensure that our workforce reflects the local population, we welcome applications from anyone, irrespective of age, sex, race or disability. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability
please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply.
Applications are encouraged and welcomed from Welsh speakers and learners.
Whilst the ability to speak Welsh is not essential to this post, it is desirable and the successful applicant may be supported through the personal development plan provess if they wish to develop an understanding of the language.
For some fixed term posts, permanent appointments can be made from within NHS Wales, if the appointment is at the same substantive grade. Appointments can only be made
on a temporary basis if it will result in promotion.
Contact Details:
If you would like to talk to somebody about this vacancy then please contact:
Contact NameVictoria Wheatley, Consultant Email Address victoria.wheatley@wales.nhs.uk
Website: www.jobs.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01685 721721
Swansea County Borough Council
Job Title: Premises Officer / Handyman
Education: CWMRHYDYCEIRW PRIMARY SCHOOL
Closing Date: 24 March 2010
Salary: £15,039.00 per annum
Hours: 37 hrs per Week
Salary: £15039.00 per annum
Job Title: The Governing Body wishes to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic, flexible and hard working person who will join a dedicated staff team in a very successful school.
Successful candidate must have:
• A commitment to the school which has a strong community base
• Enthusiasm, self motivation and have an ability to work on their own
initiative maintaining and improving the appearance of our school inside
and outside and developing our facilities
• An ability to spot potential hazards to young and vulnerable children
• Demonstrate on application any skills/attributes which they may be able
to offer the school
• Responsible for key holder duties and the security of our school
• In possession of good communication skills and flexibility
This post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure
Application forms and a Job Description will be available on receipt of a
large stamped addressed envelope from Mrs L James, Admin Officer.
Closing date for applications will be Wednesday 24th March 2010
Please quote ref: EDX 784 - To apply for this post please see above or, if applicable, .
Application Notes: Please visit www.swansea.gov.uk for more information.
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.
University Of Glamorgan
Job Title: KTP Development Associate
Job Reference No. BUS218
Salary: £19,000 - £22,000
Closing Date: March 26, 2010
Terms: Fixed Term
Job Type: Support Staff
Job Class: External
Location: Treforest
Fixed-Term for 2 Years
Salary: £19,000 – £22,000 per annum
Job Role: Cardiff Council has a vision to develop Cardiff as a “world-class European Capital City with an exceptional quality of life and at the heart of a competitive city region”.
Can you play a key role in shaping the future of the exciting new Cardiff Story Museum?
We are looking for an individual with a passion for fundraising in the cultural and creative industries.
Committed to partnership building across our community you will be an ambassador for Cardiff Museum Development Trust. You will manage the day-to-day liaison with trustees, donors and volunteers and make a significant contribution to our strategic business development.
Application forms can be submitted via the following link:
Please click Here
Further particulars may be obtained by accessing our web pages at glam.ac.uk/hr.
Alternatively, you can e-mail us at jobs@glam.ac.uk
CLOSING DATE: 26 MARCH 2010
INTERVIEW DATE: 14 APRIL 2010 and 15 APRIL 2010
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.
University of Glamorgan
Job Title: Enquiries and Admissions Assistant x 2
Job Reference No. MR111
Salary: £18,643 - £21,565 per annum
Closing Date: March 26, 2010
Terms: Permanent
Job Type: Support Staff
Job Class: External
Location: Treforest
UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN
PRIFYSGOL MORGANNWG
MARKETING AND STUDENT RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT
ENQUIRIES & ADMISSIONS UNIT
ENQUIRIES & ADMISSIONS ASSISTANT (Ref: MR111)
Salary: £18,643 – £21,565 per annum
The University is looking for two highly motivated Enquiries
& Admissions Assistants to support activity focusing on the
recruitment of international students. You will have experience of
working in a fast-moving environment that is target driven with a
high volume of work and tight deadlines.
Application forms can be submitted via 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 MR111
Cardiff County Borough Council
Job Title: Education Lawyer
Job Reference: LG50177696
Job Category: Legal
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full Time
Department: Law & Governance
Grade: Scale PO2/5(Career Grade)
Salary: £29,236 - £38,961
Closing date: 26/03/2010
Job Info: Cardiff is a dynamic, innovative and forward-looking City with an impressive and strong background of achievement. Home of the National Assembly for Wales, we are creating a City of national significance and a European Capital where people choose to live, work and visit. Our vision is a world class quality of life Capital City for Wales.
One of the core components in Cardiff’s Proud Capital aspiration is education. The Council’s vision is of viable and successful schools that offer good quality learning opportunities to raise standards of achievement as part of their broader role in community engagement. The vision is based on the principles of equality, inclusion, efficiency and ‘local schools for local children’. Cardiff is in the process of actively re-organising its schools to deliver on this vision.
We are keen to recruit a talented education lawyer to join our Community Team based at County Hall in the heart of the now famous Cardiff Bay. This is a new post and will augment the existing education law department. The successful applicant will need to have relevant qualification of degree status, admitted as a solicitor or called to the bar and must be able to work as part of a team.
The postholder will undertake a wide range of education work ranging from School Admission and Exclusion Appeals; advice and representation in relation to Special Education Needs (including Tribunals); Judicial Reviews; advice to the Council on policy, procedure and school re-organisation.
The Team also undertakes children and adult services matters, including advocacy. The postholder will be expected to undertake some of that work as the need arises.
Once you have obtained and considered the application pack, if you would like an informal discussion please contact Alex Fletcher, Solicitor on (029) 2087 2516.
This is a career-graded post with progression through the grade based on competence and experience.
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced check.
University of Glamorgan
Job Title: Senior Lecturer in Chiropractic (Radiology)
Job Reference No. HSS141
Salary: £37,839 - £43,840 per annum
Closing Date: March 31, 2010
Terms: Permanent
Job Type: Academic
Job Class: External
Location: Treforest
UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN
PRIFYSGOL MORGANNWG
FACULTY OF HEALTH, SPORT AND SCIENCE
SENIOR LECTURER IN CHIROPRACTIC (RADIOLOGY) – (Ref: HSS141)
Salary: £37,839 – £43,840 per annum
Job Info: Applications are invited for the above post in the Faculty of Health, Sport and Science. Applicants must posses relevant qualifications and demonstrate teaching and clinical experience in radiology. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the delivery of courses in the Master of Chiropractic (MChiro) degree together with undertaking the teaching and supervision of clinical students in the chiropractic out-patients clinic.
Applicants would also be expected to contribute to the further development of the Chiropractic Research Unit.
Application forms can be submitted via the following link:
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 HSS141
Application Notes: Please visit www.cardiff.gov.uk for more information.
Cardiff County Borough Council
Job Title: Social Worker
Job Reference: AS50003963
Job Category: Social Care-Adults
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Part Time
Department: Adult Services
Grade: SP 30 – 38 Career Grade (Subject to Job Evaluation)
Salary: £25,472 - £31,754 pro rata
Closing date: 02/04/2010
Job Info: A qualified social worker is required at the University Hospital of Wales in the Haemophilia Reference Centre to work part time (2 days a week) as part of a job share. The responsibility is primarily to people affected by HIV but will include work with other patients of the Centre and with people with hepatitis C virus.
You must have experience of working in a multidisciplinary team preferably in a health setting and understand the impact of chronic illness and disability. Experience of working with children and young people would be advantageous. Bereavement and counselling skills are desirable. An interest in research and development will be an advantage and you will be expected to take responsibility for updating your knowledge of the medical conditions and implications of the treatments offered on daily life.
The post is funded by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This service is a regional one and covers South and West Wales. A full valid driving licence, full insurance and use of car are essential.
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced check.
For an informal discussion, please contact Posy Akande on (029) 2087 3890 or Jackie Burns on (029) 2074 2772.
Application Notes: Please visit www.cardiff.gov.uk for more information.
Swansea County Borough Council
Job Title: Team Leader; Community Support Team, Social Services, Adult Services, Mental Health
Salary: £36,313-£38,961 Per annum
Closing Date: 08 April 2010
Job Info: We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic team leader who will help us re-develop assessment and care management services for adults with a learning disability.
You will manage a team of social workers and work closely with the Transition Team Leader and Health Team Manager to ensure effective integration of the service delivered at an operational level.
You will need to be a qualified social worker, have experience of working with people with a learning disability and have a good understanding of the health and social care agenda.
Please quote ref.: SS0490
Application Notes: Please visit www.swansea.gov.uk for more information.
University of Glamorgan
Job Title: Senior Marketing Manager (Web & Online Specialist)
Job Reference No. MR102
Salary: £45,155 - £52,347 per annum
Closing Date: April 8, 2010
Terms: Fixed Term
Job Type: Support Staff
Job Class: External
Location: Treforest
Job Role: The University of Glamorgan is a thriving modern university – proud of its reputation for first-class teaching, growing research excellence, exceptional facilities and outstanding academic support. As part of our commitment to excellence, we are also currently engaged in a £130m investment programme across our campuses.
We have a maternity cover vacancy for a Website/E-Marketing specialist to join our marketing team. We are looking for an individual with extensive strategic website management and e-marketing skills to help develop our website and our student recruitment communications. You will need to be confident and articulate as the role involves working with staff at all levels and disciplines.
Application forms can be submitted via 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
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Peter Crofts on 01443 482745
When requesting an application form, please quote reference MR102
Closing Date: 8th April 2010
Swansea County Borough Council
Job Title: 2011 Census Area Manager - Office for National Statistics
Wage: Wage: between £14.55 and £18.19 per hour, depending on location
Job Info: ONS are now recruiting for Census Area Managers across England and Wales.
Area Managers will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the census
operation in an area averaging 500,000 people. One of the Area Manager posts
will cover the local authority areas of Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend.
Your primary focus will be to ensure the maximum number of people return
their census uestionnaires. You will need to establish links with local
authorities and community groups and engage with specific target populations.
You will be the primary contact for all local media enquiries in their area
and will act as local media census spokesperson, when appropriate. This is a
full time post (37 hours per week). You will also be responsible for managing
and monitoring a team of Census Co-ordinators who in turn manage teams of field staff.
Wage: between £14.55 and £18.19 per hour, depending on location
Contract period: 2 August 2010 to 10 June 2011
For more information and to apply, visit www.censusjobs.co.uk. You will be able
to search for vacancies based on your post code, region or local authority.
Future recruitment will continue throughout 2010 and 2011. You can register your
interest in Census staff roles via the recruitment website.
Swansea County Borough Council
Job Title: Seasonal Outdoor Leisure Attendant - Regeneration - Outdoor Leisure
Wage: £6.30 Per Hour
Closing Date: 27 August 2010
Job Role: The Outdoor Leisure Section is seeking a number of Seasonal Leisure Attendants for the summer period 2010. There are a number of vacancies in a variety of roles. Experience in cash handling and customer service would be useful.
The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is essential for all water based activities.
These posts will be paid on a monthly basis.
You must be capable of working on your own initiative. You will be responsible to an Outdoor Leisure Manager. You must have a flexible approach to work and enjoy working as part of a team. You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays.
Please quote ref: RG6766
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.
Swansea County Borough Council
Job Title: Relief Domestic Assistant ; (PORT EYNON / RHOSILLI) - Regeneration - OUT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Salary: £6.30 PER HOUR (FIXED RATE)
Closing Date: 31 December 2010
Job Info: The residential activity centres in Port Eynon, West
Cross & Rhossili are used mainly by groups of children and
young people who visit Gower to take part in outdoor and other activities.
We pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere and an integral
part of this is the high quality of the catering & cleaning.
The Domestic Assistants carry out general kitchen & cleaning duties and assist the cook to provide meals for visitors to the activity centres. You will be employed to cover staff holidays & busy periods. The post requires shift work and evening and weekend duties. This post is based at Port Eynon/Rhosilli activity centre.
Please quote ref.: RG3538
Application Notes: Please visit www.swansea.gov.uk for more information.
Swansea County Borough Council
Job Title: Relief Aquacise Instructor,
Regeneration, Indoor Leisure
Wage: £14.43 PER HOUR
Job Info: You will be required to instruct Aquacise sessions at Penlan, Penyrheol, Morriston and Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centres on a relief basis.
This post requires CRB Check to enhanced level.
Please quote ref.: RG70794 -or apply on-Line
Closing Date: 31 December 2010
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