Salary
£30,559 - £33,366 Pro Rata| Grade 6
Contractual hours
18.5
Basis
Part Time
Package
Permanent
Job category/type
Children and Family Services
Date posted
16/09/2025
Job reference
REQ005756
It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the Person Specification, in order to secure an interview: How to apply - guidance for applicants | Torfaen County Borough Council
As Community Support Worker in TYPSS / 15+ Team, you will be part of a professional team, dedicated to supporting and safeguarding young people through high quality social care practice which aligns with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (SSWBA) and the Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
You will utilise a strength based, trauma informed approach, that promotes young people's safety, stability and wellbeing. This will be achieved through a clear focus on outcomes and positive partnership approaches with young people, families, carers, communities and other professionals.
You will ensure that young people are provided with opportunities to meet their full potential, whilst having their needs met and being supported in their journey to independence.
You will promote young people's participation in care planning through skilled interventions and trusting professional relationships.
The Team operates a duty system to screen and process all referrals for young people aged 15 years and over. The Team is responsible for assessment and care/pathway planning for young people aged 15-18 years or 21/25 for those eligible for leaving care services. The Team supports young people to establish safety, security and belonging in their transition to adult life.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Kate Phillips on /
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.
You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.