School and Community Worker

Educators Wales; Neath; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Neath is looking for a School and Community Support Worker to assist children, young people, and families affected by job losses. The role involves engaging with families, delivering tailored interventions, and collaborating with educational partners. Candidates must hold a relevant qualification and be fluent in both Welsh and English. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including flexible working arrangements and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

22.4% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday increasing to 32 after 5 years

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Car purchase through salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts at local and national retailers

Qualifications

• Must communicate fluently in Welsh and English.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Ability to facilitate and monitor interventions.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families to maintain educational engagement.
• Plan and evaluate interventions using a strengths-based approach.
• Coordinate with schools and community organizations.

Skills

Engaging with children and families

Delivering interventions

Building supportive relationships

Partnering with agencies

Education

Relevant qualification in Education, Youth Work, Community Development, Family Support, or Social Care

Job description

• Salary: £31,022.00 to 33,699.00 per annum

You will be taken to an external page to complete your application.

Contract: Fixed Term 2 years from date of appointment.

Location of post: Based in Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Dur Cluster

A secondment can be considered - prior agreement with the applicant's current manager would be required.

About the role

We are currently seeking a School and Community Support Worker to join our team as part of our response to support children, young people, and families impacted by the recent Tata and supply chain job losses.

The successful candidate will work directly with children, young people, and families to help maintain engagement in education, wellbeing, and community life. The role will involve holding a caseload, planning, facilitating, monitoring, and evaluating a range of interventions in a strengths-based, person-centred approach.

This post will work in partnership with schools, educational professionals, community organisations, and other agencies to provide a joined-up response that promotes resilience and positive outcomes for children and their families.

About you

• Engaging with children, young people, and families to build trusting, supportive relationships.
• Delivering interventions to address wellbeing, engagement, and family support needs.
• Working in partnership with a range of agencies to deliver holistic and coordinated support.
• Supporting individuals facing significant change, redundancy, or community impact.

A relevant qualification is essential - for example, in Education, Youth Work, Community Development, Family Support, Social Care (or an equivalent discipline).

If you are passionate about helping families and supporting children to stay engaged and thrive during challenging times, we would love to hear from you.

You must be able to communicate fluently in Welsh and English.

About us

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they.

Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

Contact information

For an informal discussion, please contact Charlotte Davies or Wendy Steer on

Email: [e-mail] / [e-mail]

DBS requirements

This post is subject to an enhanced with both adult & child barred list DBS disclosure.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements

Welsh Language skills are essential.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.