It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification, in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council. MyST is a therapeutic service for looked-after children who are at risk of being placed in out-of-area residential or institutional care due to their complex emotional and mental health needs. MyST provides intensive support to these children including the recruitment, training and specialised support of therapeutic foster carers. This is an exciting opportunity for a Young Persons Practitioner to be part of our well-established service, ensuring the provision of a responsive, high quality and outcome focused service to children, young people, their families and partner agencies across Torfaen. You will be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering therapeutic intervention and support to children, young people, their carers and families. MyST can provide you with:
Opportunities to practice creatively
High quality support and supervision
Regular training and development
The chance to work as part of an exciting service and make a real difference to the lives of looked after children and their families.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Sharon Reilly on 01495 764680 or Sharon.Reilly@torfaen.gov.uk . Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. 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 strives 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 in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.