INTERNAL JOB. This vacancy is only available to Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC) employees and agency workers currently engaged with TCBC. Up to 37 hours per week, to be agreed - Hours are required across the week, Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 18:00, and Saturdays between 9:00 and 13:00 You must 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. The teams within the Children and Families Services division at Torfaen provide a range of services to ensure children remain with their families wherever possible. Inter-agency working is a significant feature of the Children and Families Services approach to service delivery, and you will play a key role in working jointly with partner agencies and in working collaboratively in the development of new services. We are currently looking to recruit Family Support Assistants. The successful candidates will be required to work in the Family Resource Team to carry out supervised and supported family time sessions between children and their parents/ other family members. Appropriate induction and training will be provided, alongside regular supervision. As a member of the Family Resource Team, you will be part of a flexible team that aims to provide high-quality support services for children and their families. Integral to the service is an ethos of valuing difference and promoting the opportunity for children and young people to have positive experiences which maximise their life chances. The Family Resource Team provides a diverse range of services to children, young people and their families. As well as Family Time, we also offer Direct Work programmes, facilitate Family Group Conferences, and undertake Parenting Capacity Assessments. The role of the family time facilitator (Family Support Assistant) is integral to the assessment process. For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact: Gary Poyner, Team Manager, on 01633 648106. 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 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.