SCVS (Swansea Council for Voluntary Service) is the umbrella organisation for voluntary activity throughout the City & County of Swansea, supporting, developing and representing voluntary organisations, volunteers and communities in the County.
We’re a friendly and collaborative staff team who encourage, support and celebrate each others successes; led and governed by a committed team of trustees who are passionate about our work.
Community Wellbeing Officer/s
Responsible to: Health and Wellbeing Partnerships Manager
Salary: NJC SCP 23 - 25 pro-rata (£33,366 - £35,235, appointment on a fixed point)
Duration: Until 31st March 2027
Hours of work: 38.5 hours available – this could be one 21 hour and one 17.5 hour post (hours open to negotiation at interview stage)
Location: Hybrid (SCVS / Social Services / Community / Home Working)
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the community wellbeing team in the Swansea area.
The post is funded by Swansea Council as part of a grant to pilot an enhanced ‘Early Help’ offer by having a specific role to work collaboratively and creatively with Adult Services community teams and individuals on ways to support them to live as well and as independently as possible.
Click here to read the Job Description and Person Specification
For an informal discussion about the role, please email Ruth at: ruth_robinson@
How to apply:
Please return your completed application form and equal opportunities statement to sally_williams@
Click here to download the Application form
Click here to download the Equal Opportunities Statement
Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 7th July 2025 (interviews: 10th July 2025)
Click here to read the SCVS Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
SCVS is an Equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from individuals irrespective of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, cultural and religious background.
Working at SCVS has many great benefits – click here to find out more
Whilst the use of Generative AI (GenAI) isn’t prohibited, it must be used truthfully and your application must be factually accurate. It should be noted that presenting ideas and experience generated by artificial intelligence as your own, may be considered plagiarism.
Published: 24th June, 2025
Author: Gail Hanlin
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