REFUGE SUPPORT ASSISTANT An exciting job opportunity at Cardiff Women’s Aid (CWA) for someone who is dynamic, inquisitive, has a passion for rights, diversity and inclusion and wants to fight alongside those who may not have a voice. We are a women’s equality organisation which exists to eradicate violence against women and girls and to support survivors. We recognise that ending violence and abuse takes a whole society approach to social change, and it needs you to help us achieve this. We have a generous benefit package: ● Generous Annual Leave Package Totalling 33 Days (Inclusive of Bank Holidays) ● Pension ● Life Assurance ● Employee Assistance Program - That Supports Your Health and Wellbeing at Home and at Work ● Flexi Working ● Paid Company Sick Pay & Emergency Dependent Leave ● Real Living Wage Employer ● Bike to work scheme, among other benefits. Job Title: Refuge Support Assistant (Accommodation team) Salary: £23,400 per annum Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week; 3 shifts of 12 hours each (with breaks) Working pattern: The post-holder is expected to work flexibly between Monday to Sunday. This post will involve working some waking night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays to ensure cover across the city is maintained. Contract Type: Permanent Location: Mobile across all CWA accommodation sites across Cardiff Responsible to: Accommodation Services Manager Job Description – Refuge Support Assistant Page 1 of 5 Context of Job: RISE delivers expert, specialist, independent and domestic violence/abuse and other violence services to women and children through a range of delivery mechanisms including specialist risk and needs assessments, individually tailored support packages, group work and accommodation. Purpose of Job: To support the Accommodation based IPA team to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse and wider VAWDSV issues Post open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. Main Duties: ● Provide 24/7 cover within the organisations Intake & Assessment property on a rota basis ● Clean & prepare rooms in readiness for access across all accommodation sites ● Welcome new clients into the organisation’s accommodation-based support facilities ● Complete a comprehensive induction with all new residents ● Ensure all housing benefit forms are completed within a timely manner ● Complete daily & weekly health & safety checks ● Monitor, record and follow up on any health & safety concerns which arise. ● Support the IPA with a caseload of diverse risk and need to ensure all women and children, whenever possible are supported through their journey by the same worker ● Advocate for all service users with agencies who can help to address the domestic abuse by: ○ Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to domestic abuse victims and how your role fits into them.

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ACCOMMODATIONS BASED INDEPENDENT PERSONAL ADVISOR/INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISOR (IPA/IDVA) An exciting job opportunity at Cardiff Women’s Aid (CWA) for someone who is dynamic, inquisitive, has a passion for rights, diversity and inclusion and wants to fight alongside those who may not have a voice. We are a women’s equality organisation which exists to eradicate violence against women and girls and to support survivors. We recognise that ending violence and abuse takes a whole society approach to social change, and it needs you to help us achieve this. We have a generous benefit package: ● Generous Annual Leave Package Totalling 33 Days (Inclusive of Bank Holidays) ● Pension ● Life Assurance ● Employee Assistance Program - That Supports Your Health and Wellbeing at Home and at Work ● Flexi Working ● Paid Company Sick Pay & Emergency Dependent Leave ● Living Wage Employer ● Bike to work scheme, among other benefits. Job Title: Accommodation Based Independent Personal Advisor/Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IPA/IDVA) Salary: £24,800 per annum plus on call allowance Hours: 35 hours a week Working pattern: The post holder is expected to work flexibly throughout Monday-Friday and take part in the on call rota every 4-5 weeks on average The on-call service is delivered 24 hours a day and is staffed by IPAs on a rota basis. Additional generous financial increments are paid to those participating in the on call service Job Description – Accommodation IPA/IDVA Page 1 of 6 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Mobile across CWA Accommodation Service Responsible to: Accommodation Team Manager Context of Job: Cardiff Women’s Aid delivers a trauma-informed and specialist, independent and domestic and sexual violence/abuse and wider VAWDASV service to women and children through a range of delivery mechanisms including specialist risk and needs assessments, individually tailored support packages and group work. Purpose of Job: To provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse and wider VAWDASV issues who are residing in RISE accommodation. Delivering a range of crisis intervention, early intervention and prevention work, intensive support, and accommodationbased support. Post open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. Main Duties: ● Identify and assess the risks and needs of service users using the CWA specialist intervention toolkit. ● Prioritise cases and provide a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service through individual safety, support and recovery planning. ● Work with a caseload of diverse risk and need to ensure all women and children, whenever possible are supported through their journey by the same IPA. ● Advocate for service users with agencies who can help to address the domestic abuse by: ○ Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to domestic abuse victims and how your role fits into them. ○ Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information in relation to legal options, housing, health, finance and recovery. ○ Working directly with all key agency partners to address the safety of high risk victims and ensuring that their safety plans are coordinated particularly Job Description - Accommodation IPA/IDVA Page 2 of 6 through the MASH and MARAC. ● Deliver specialist support services to women and children who are accessing accommodation services. ● Support women and children to undertake and engage in initial and on-going needs assessments, risk assessments, safety plans and support plans. ● Support, signpost and refer women and children to the services they wish to engage with for example social services, the police, parenting, health, legal, DWP, housing, homelessness, recreational, educational and cultural services and also CWA’s other internal services. ● Manage a case load ensuring each client receives the trauma-informed, needs led, risk assessed service tailored to their individual needs. ● Support the empowerment of the client and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation and help them regain control of their lives. ● Understand multi-agency partnership structures and work within a multiagency setting. You will contribute interventions and help design a plan to protect victims and any children, while maintaining an independent role on behalf of your client, keeping their safety as central to any response. ● Ensure accurate and timely records are maintained in relation to all aspects of the service and case work, including inputting information into our Information Management System. ● Assist in producing qualitative and quantitative data, including for example, the creation of case studies. ● Support women and children to have a voice within the organisation and the sector, by for example, encouraging them to complete surveys, give feedback and attend associated events. ● Support women to maintain licence agreement and help them prepare for moving on to independent living. ● In accordance with the organisation’s case management policy: Be proactive with management in carrying out regular case reviews based on a review of risk and need which: ○ Feeds back into action planning to further progress, signpost or close cases. ○ Provides feedback to your clients/agencies. ● Help maintain accurate and confidential case management records and databases and contribute to monitoring information for the service. ● Comply with GDPR/data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work. ● Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising and institutional advocacy, in order to provide the best possible service for service users. ● Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services work, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of clients ensuring the service is accessible to all. Job Description - Accommodation IPA/IDVA Page 3 of 6 ● Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice

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Vacancy details

Vacancy title  

Non-executive Director (academic) for the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust 

Closing date  

10/05/2024, 16:00 

Vetting level 1 

Basic

Contact point for further information regarding the post 1 

publicappointments@gov.wales

How many positions 1 

1

Position type 1 

Other

Name of body 1 

Welsh Ambulance Services NHS University Trust

Location 1 

Wales

Welsh language requirements

Welsh language requirements 1 

3 - Although Welsh language skills are not essential for this post, they would be an asset. This role is a Welsh language skills desirable role.

Understanding by reading 1 

1 - Can read some basic words and phrases with understanding

Speaking and being understood 1 

1 - Can hold a basic conversation in Welsh

Understanding by listening 1 

1 - Can understand parts of a basic conversation

Writing and being understood 1 

0 - No skills

English Document 1 

Candidate Information Pack.pdf – 1533KB 

Welsh Document 1 

Pecyn Gwybodaeth i Ymgeisydd.pdf – 1626KB 

Disability Confident Scheme

The Welsh Government is a Disability Confident Leader. We guarantee to interview any candidate with an impairment, health condition, who is neurodivergent or who uses British Sign Language if they meet the minimum criteria for the post.

Social Model of Disability  

 

Welsh Government has adopted the social model of disability, which recognises that barriers in society act to disable people who have impairments, or health conditions, who are neurodivergent or who use British Sign Language.

We are committed to removing barriers in the recruitment process so that all (or potential new) staff can perform at their best.

Recruitment adjustments can be made at any part of the recruitment process for candidates with an impairment or health condition, who are neurodivergent or who use British Sign Language. 

Please get in touch with DiversityInRecruitment@gov.wales to discuss adjustments for any part of the process.

 

How to Apply  

 

All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system.

If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email our recruitment team. You can:

• request an application pack in an alternative format
• request a recruitment adjustment to help you submit your application

Use the 'Apply' button to submit your application. You will be asked to register if you don't have an account or sign in if you do. Registration takes a few minutes and you will need an email address.

Once you've registered for an account and logged in, you'll be taken to the online application form. You must complete this and submit it before the deadline on the closing date. We will not consider an incomplete application form.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy in Welsh, please use the Change Language link on this page.  We welcome applications in Welsh, and applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

For information on Civil Service Success Profiles please click here.

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Customer Solutions Officer

Full Time, 6 Month Temp with potential to go Permanent

Tongwynlais, Cardiff with fully flexible agile working options

£23,879 to £25,134

 

If you think customer service is an attitude and not just a department and providing friendly, efficient, and personalised services to customers is second nature to you then this exciting role could be your next career opportunity.

 

About us

Newydd Housing Association is an award-winning organisation that currently owns and manages around 3,000 rented properties in mid and south Wales, working in several local authority areas.

 

Newydd Maintenance Ltd is built on an in-house contractor model, designed to drive quality customer services, whilst achieving substantial planned growth and expansion, potentially outside of the group.  Newydd Maintenance Ltd is a subsidiary company which provides maintenance services to Newydd Housing Association.

 

About the role

You will be joining a customer services team which aims to resolve queries from our customers at the first point of contact be it by telephone, email, Facebook, and Twitter.  This is a varied and challenging role, and you must be able to multitask and prioritise work as well as have the confidence to work on your own initiative to problem solve and make decisions. You will also provide administrative support to our Housing and Maintenance teams. 

 

About you

Experience within social housing is desirable but is not essential as full training will be given.  The most important thing we are looking for is an experienced customer service champion with a can-do attitude. Continually improving is at the heart of what we do so high standards of work and the ability to be flexible and innovative is also important to us. 

 

So if you pride yourself on providing excellent customer service and you have great problem solving and communication skills along with a can do attitude then why not apply?

 

Closing Date: midnight Sunday 12 May 2024*

Interview Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024

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Invisible Cardiff Service Manager

Location	Cardiff
Job Category:	Operational Management
Job type:	Fixed Term Role
Salary:	£32,641.98 per annum pro-rata
Contact name:	David Bennett
Contact email:	david.bennett@thewallich.net
Job ref:	005582
Published:	2 days ago

Hours of Work:  22.5 hours per week – predominantly Monday – Friday, occasional requirement to work evenings/weekends

Contract Term: Fixed term until November 2024

The Wallich is a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country, visit The Wallich website.   Find out about Wales' leading homelessness charity, The Wallich  www.thewallich.com/about-us  

Project Description

Invisible Cardiff is part of the successful Invisible Cities social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city. We offer alternative tours to locals, tourists and communities groups.

Purpose of Role

The Invisible Cities Service Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Invisible Cardiff, supporting existing tour guides and stewards, generating income and developing partnerships which will support the on-going sustainability of the service and ensure that objectives and targets are met in line with funding requirement and organisational values. Where needed you will also co-ordinate the recruitment of tour guides creating a bespoke training package.

You will work collaboratively with the whole Invisible Cities Team, supporters, partners and funders to ensure the individuals who experience homelessness are supported to lead positive lifestyles and are engaged with heritage.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping individuals tell their stories, a keen eye for detail and can help develop Invisible Cardiff to become an integral part of the tourism sector in Cardiff.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.  

Driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.

We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.

Follow the link below to view the full job description and person specification. Please refer to this information when completing your CV and Cover Letter; see our  Application Guidance page for tips on what to include:

Job Description Link 

Employee Benefits

Closing date for this vacancy is 13th May 2024 at 09:00am. 

More info and application here

Technical Operations Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Celtic Offsite team as a Technical Operations Assistant.

Celtic Offsite is a social enterprise within the United Welsh Group, manufacturing timber frame structures from a factory in Caerphilly.

As Technical Operations Assistant, you’ll work closely with the Partnerships Manager and Operations Manager, assisting with drawing measurements, generating quotations and attending technical workshops and design team meetings.

We are committed to supporting the professional development of the right candidate, including accommodating college or university commitments.

• Full time, 40 hours (part-time hours will be considered)
• £27,000 per annum / £12.98 per hour
• Permanent
• Closes Tuesday 14^th May, 9am

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Cyber Security and Cloud Architecture Engineer

Our Technology and Business Transformation team is growing, and we’re looking for a Cyber Security and Cloud Architecture Engineer to come on board.

This role will involve keeping our data and infrastructure safe, secure, and resilient from cyber threats.

If you have experience of Azure/Microsoft Security stack, demonstrated understanding of networking, firewalls and router configurations and great communication skills, we’d love to hear from you.

• Permanent, full time (35 hours)
• £47,250
• Closes Tuesday 14^th May, 9am

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Health and Safety Manager

Salary:£49.204 to £51,270 (appointment at the bottom of the band)

Location:Merthyr Tydfil - Some hybrid

 This is a permanent, full time - 4 day working week trial vacancy that will close in 12 days at 14:00 BST.

Vacancy

About You

Our ideal candidate is committed to providing the highest standard of Health and Safety support to our colleagues, tenants, and partners. You will have well rounded and relevant experience in Corporate and Landlord Health and Safety and a track record of embedding a safety first culture.

You enjoy collaborating with others to ensure success and think strategically, taking a corporate view. You’re someone who champions their team’s successes and possesses strong leadership skills, with the ability to support and coach the team where necessary.

 

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll play a large part in ensuring that we have robust and best practice risk management and safety procedures and precautions in-place and complied with across MVH. You will take the lead in managing our Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) and our ISO45001 accreditation.

You’ll be a dedicated port-of-call for all H&S matters within MVH and will provide a range of support including compliance with all H&S legislation and regulations, investigations, and will be responsible for taking appropriate action on adverse events, accidents and near misses.

You’ll conduct and review routine audits, inspections and be responsible for implementing all appropriate changes to support MVH to keep our workplace, colleagues and homes as safe as possible.

As a strong leader, you’ll embed H&S practices, policies & procedures across the teams in a range of methods including designing H&S training programmes, communicating changes in legislation, and lead and facilitate effective H&S committees, tenant safety forums and any other safety related groups.

You’ll be an active member of our Strategic Leadership Team and will be required to contribute to the constructive management of our mutual.

 

How to Apply?

You will need to submit your CV and provide a supporting statement (maximum of 2 pages) as to why you are the person we would want to work with and what you can bring to the role, organisation and most importantly the difference you can make for our tenants. Please ensure you email this through to recruitment@mvhomes.org.uk

Please review the appropriate job description to ensure that you can tailor your CV and supporting statement accordingly.

 

Closing date for applications is 14th May 2024 at 14:00.

More info and application here

 

An exciting opportunity has now arisen at Shelter Cymru for a Housing Law Caseworker who will work within our Housing Services team based in Rhyl or Felinheli.

 

The post holder will be part of a team who provide a National Housing Advice Service through a mixture of centre, court and surgery based services across the North West Wales region.

 

Shelter Cymru offers a high level of support, a welcoming work environment and an excellent package of benefits – for further details of the key benefits available please

visit the recruitment page of our website

 

To apply, visit our website at www.sheltercymru.org.uk or telephone 01792 469400

CLOSING DATE:   10am – 17 May 2024

INTERVIEW DATE: 6 June 2024

Shelter Cymru recruits based on merit and wants a workforce that reflects the diversity of individuals in housing need. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people who are currently under-represented within our workforce

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Head of Planning & Contract Management

Location	Cardiff
Job Category:	Operational Management
Job type:	Permanent Role
Salary:	£45,383.82 per annum
Contact name:	Sian Aldridge
Contact email:	sian.aldridge@thewallich.net
Job ref:	005602
Published:	about 22 hours ago

Hours of Work:  37.5 hours per week – Monday – Friday 09:00-17:00 with some flexibility 

Location: Hybrid/Cardiff Hub 

The Wallich is a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country, visit The Wallich website.   Find out about Wales' leading homelessness charity, The Wallich   www.thewallich.com/about-us  

Purpose of Role

To act as the tactical lead for all aspects of planning and contract management across the Charity’s operational portfolio, playing a key role in maintaining current, and securing future, contracts to ensure the continued viability of the organisation. Also, to oversee the quality management assessing of operational performance, identifying areas of improvement, and alongside key stakeholders, taking action to support services to reach, maintain and excel in their performance. 

This role is subject to a Standard DBS disclosure.  

Driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.

We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.

Follow the link below to view the full job description and person specification. Please refer to this information when completing your CV and Cover Letter; see our   Application Guidance page for tips on what to include: 

Job Description Link  

 Employee Benefits

Closing date for this vacancy is 20th May 2024 at 09:00am. 

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Membership Engagement Coordinator

 

Location: Merthyr Tydfil

Salary: £33,837 to £35,081 (Appointment at the bottom of the band)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: Full time 37 hours - currently 4 Day Week trial

 

 

 

Do you have a passion for working with the community and have the ability to lead an inclusive and supportive membership service for our Mutual?  

 

If so, we would love you to come and join our amazing mutual!

 

Are you our ideal candidate?

As our Membership Engagement Coordinator, you will work closely with the Governance Manager to contribute to the delivery of Corporate and Team Objectives.  You’ll assist with the provision of efficient and effective administration of our membership services to ensure consistency and a great quality of service.

You’ll implement the delivery of an excellent member experience to both retain and increase membership of our mutual and develop inclusive and innovative ways for members to engage with us. You’ll take ownership for driving our member’s voices in paving the way to make great decisions to better our mutual, and report on the meaningful difference made.

Is this for you?

Our ideal candidate shares our mutual values and is passionate about supporting and working with Board members, our Democratic Body representatives, tenants and colleagues providing an excellent and inclusive customer service to all.

You’ll be an established team leader with strong coaching skills focused on uplifting and celebrating success. You’ll need to be organised, motivated and have the ability to work well on your own and with others. You’ll also need to be an excellent communicator - warm, compassionate, and approachable.

More info and application here

 

Job title:                 User Research Assistant

Contract:               Temporary – 12-month contract

Hours:                     35 hours per week

Salary:                     £24,150 per annum

Closing Date:       Tuesday 21^st May at 9am

Link:                          User Research Assistant - United Welsh | United Welsh

More info and application here

Senior Mental Health Support Worker -35 Hours (Female only)

LocationSwansea

Salary£23,379 per annum

The Vacancy

 

This is an exciting opportunity to become Senior Mental Health Support Worker in our Women’s Project. This is a female only scheme so all candidates must be female which is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. It is temporary supported housing designed to move individuals onto further independence and help them lead flourishing lives. You will lead the team to enable them to do this. The Scheme has 8 bedsits and a shared room. There are also 4 independent flats – Clos Yr Orsaf, at the bottom end of Crown St, that you will also be overseeing. You will need to be able to work shifts which are spread over the course of the week and you will have 6 weeks rota’s in advance.

 

Please feel welcome to contact Janet Featherstone on 01792 775610 who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this role.

 

We offer excellent terms and conditions and comprehensive training.

To learn more about the benefits we offer, please read the Recruitment Pack which is available to download via the link below.

Find more information and apply by clicking on the 'apply now' tab found on this job vacancy on our website current vacancies page:  https://www.caredig.co.uk/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

 

Closing date: 22/05/2024 at 23:59

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Job title:                 Data Quality Analyst

Contract:               Permanent

Hours:                     35 hours per week

Salary:                     £36,844.08 per annum

Closing Date:       Tuesday 28th May at 9am

Link:                          Data Quality Analyst - United Welsh | United Welsh

 

More info and application here

Job title:                 Technology Support Analyst

Contract:               Permanent

Hours:                     35 hours per week

Salary:                      £29,101.75 per annum

Closing Date:       Tuesday 28^th May at 9am

Link:                          Technology Support Analyst - United Welsh | United Welsh

More info and application here

Cambria apprenticeship open events

We are holding open events at each of our regional offices, allowing you the opportunity to come and meet us and ask any questions you might have about each of our apprenticeship roles

2pm Thursday 30th May
Llanishen Rugby Club
77 Ty-Glas Ave, Llanishen, Cardiff CF14 5DX

More info and application here