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We value equality because quality services need people from the whole community. Applications are invited from members of the general public. Please see individual posts for closing dates.

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All Departments (Jobs Last Updated: 01/09/2010)

RELIEF DOMESTIC ASSISTANT; PORT EYNON / RHOSILLI
Education
OUT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Salary: £6.30 PER HOUR (FIXED RATE)

The residential activity centres in Port Eynon, West Cross & Rhossili are used mainly by groups of children and young people who visit Gower to take part in outdoor and other activities.
We pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere and an integral part of this is the high quality of the catering & cleaning.

The Domestic Assistants carry out general kitchen & cleaning duties and assist the cook to provide meals for visitors to the activity centres. You will be employed to cover staff holidays & busy periods. The post requires shift work and evening and weekend duties.
This post is based at Port Eynon/Rhosilli activity centre.
Please quote ref.: ED71020 - see the Job Details from here, print the Application form (pdf 72kb) or apply on-Line
Closing date 31 December 2010

RELIEF DOMESTIC ASSISTANT; WEST CROSS / DAN Y COED
Education
OUT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Wage: £6.30 PER HOUR (FIXED RATE)

The residential activity centres in Port Eynon, West Cross & Rhossili are used mainly by groups of children and young people who visit Gower to take part in outdoor and other activities.
We pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere and an integral part of this is the high quality of the catering & cleaning.

The Domestic Assistants carry out cleaning duties and assist the cook to provide meals for visitors to the activity centres. You will be employed to cover staff holidays & busy periods. The post requires shift work and evening and weekend duties.
This post is based at West Cross/Dan y Coed activity centre
Please quote ref.: ED71782 - see the Job Details from here, print the Application form (pdf 72kb) or apply on-Line
Closing date 31 December 2010

CLEANING ASSISTANT
Education
CLEANING SERVICE
Wage: £6.30 PER HOUR (FIXED RATE)

The posts of cleaning assistants are required for cleaning in the schools in various areas. These are part time posts between 10 to 15 hours per week commencing at 3.30pm.
Training will be provided for the job and in particular in the use of buffing machines and chemicals.

Please quote ref.: ED0051 - see the Job Details from here, print the Application form (pdf 72kb) or apply on-Line
This post is "ongoing" and has no closing date.

CARETAKER
Education
Townhill Community School
Salary: £16,830 pa

Townhill Community School
Townhill Road, Townhill, Swansea SA1 6PT
: (01792) 516370
: (01792) 516372
e- : townhill.communityschool@swansea-edunet.gov.uk

Headteacher: Mr. J. Brown

No. on Roll 442 (Age range 3 — 11)

Closing Date 15th September 2010

Salary SCP 17 - £16,830 pa

Fulltime post up to 45 hours during term time and 37 hour a week during school holidays.

The school has strong links with its community and is looking for a caretaker who will support the school, its staff, its children and all others who work on site.

Main requirements are:
Enthusiasm, self motivation and the ability to use your own initiative to deal with problems as they arise.
Ability to assist in maintaining and improving the appearance of the school inside and out.
Ability to carry out janitorial/key holder duties
Possession of a working knowledge of health and safety
Good communication skills with adults and children
Current first aid certificate, or be prepared to obtain one

A job description is attached and governors will be looking for candidates who state clearly their commitment to the school and its community in their application. Applicants will be asked to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau disclosure check.

Please send stamped addressed envelope to the above address for a job description and application form


Please quote ref.: EDX 821 - To apply for this post please see above or, if applicable, follow the link below as details are not available from this particular web page.
Closing date 15 September 2010

SCHOOL CROSSING PATROL / RELIEF SCHOOL CROSSING PATROLS
Environment
ENGINEERING DIVISION - TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT GROUP
Wage: £6.38 per hour

Would you like a job that offers you the following:-

• A rewarding position as an employee of the City & County of Swansea:
• A chance to work locally without incurring any travel expenses:
• A healthy, fresh air environment:
• An opportunity to meet and talk with people from all walks of life:
• A chance to help and make a safe environment for children who are travelling to and from school?
You would? Then why not apply for a position as a School Crossing Patrol?
We only ask that you can spare a maximum of 10 hours per week during school terms, for which you will be paid £6.38 per hour.
Your hours of work would occur between 8.00am and 9.00am and 3.00pm and 4.00pm daily.
We currently have vacancies in the East, West and Central areas of the City & County of Swansea.
Opportunities also exist for mobile, relief crossing patrol persons to provide emergency cover throughout Swansea.
Mileage allowance and a 2-hour weekly retainer will be paid.

When applying for the above opportunities, please indicate on your application form which post you are interested in; i.e. Permanent or Relief.

Please quote ref.: ET5404 - see the Job Details from here, print the Application form (pdf 72kb) or apply on-Line
Links/Downloads: Road Safety WalesRoad Safety in Swansea

Closing date 01 January 2015

RELIEF EXERCISE CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Regeneration and Housing
INDOOR LEISURE - VARIOUS CENTRES
Wage: £14.43 PER HOUR

The post holders must hold a current & recognised qualification by a training provider recognised by Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS). The authority will support successful candidates in attaining REPs status. The successful candidate(s) will instruct classes at a time defined by the Leisure Centre Manager and be available pre and post instruction to provide guidance and advice when necessary.
Please quote ref.: RG71112 - see the Job Details from here, print the Application form (pdf 72kb) or apply on-Line
Links/Downloads: Active SwanseaREPS Website

Closing date 31 December 2010

RELIEF AQUACISE INSTRUCTOR
Regeneration and Housing
INDOOR LEISURE
Wage: £14.43 PER HOUR

You will be required to instruct Aquacise sessions at Penlan, Penyrheol, Morriston and Cefn Hengoed Leisure Centres on a relief basis.
This post requires CRB Check to enhanced level.

Please quote ref.: RG70794 - see the Job Details from here, print the Application form (pdf 72kb) or apply on-Line
Links/Downloads: Active Swansea

Closing date 31 December 2010

RELIEF SWIMMING TEACHER
Regeneration and Housing
INDOOR LEISURE
Wage: £11.90 PER HOUR

You will be required to teach swimming at Penlan, Penyrheol, Morriston and Cefn Hengoed Leisure centres on a relief basis.
This post requires CRB Check to enhanced level.

Please quote ref.: RG6433 - see the Job Details from here, print the Application form (pdf 72kb) or apply on-Line
Links/Downloads: Active Swansea

Closing date 31 December 2010

RELIEF ACTIVE SWANSEA CLASS INSTRUCTOR
Regeneration and Housing
CULTURE & TOURISM
Wage: £14.43 per hour

The post holders must hold a current & recognised qualification by a training provider recognised by Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS). The authority will support successful candidates in attaining REPs status.
The successful candidate(s) will instruct classes at a time defined by Active Swansea and be available pre and post instruction to provide guidance and advice when necessary.

Please quote ref.: RG71130 - see the Job Details from here, print the Application form (pdf 72kb) or apply on-Line
Links/Downloads: Active Swansea

Closing date 31 December 2010

RELIEF ACTIVE SWANSEA SPORTS INSTRUCTOR
Regeneration and Housing
CULTURE & TOURISM
Wage: £11.90 per hour

You will be required to teach swimming /coach a variety of sports throughout Active Swansea, in particular at Leisure Centres as well as at schools, parks and other similar venues.
This post requires CRB Check to enhanced level.

Please quote ref.: RG71131 - see the Job Details from here, print the Application form (pdf 72kb) or apply on-Line
Links/Downloads: Active Swansea

Closing date 31 December 2010

TEMPORARY COMMUNITIES FIRST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER
Regeneration and Housing
Community Regeneration Unit
Salary: £24,646-£26,276 per annum

(This post is a Temporary Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2012; funded as part of WAG’s Communities First Programme; a further extension of the this post would be subject to approval from the Welsh Assembly Government)
We are looking to recruit a Community Development Worker, to cover the Sketty Park area of Swansea. You will assist the Coordinator in increasing awareness and understanding of Communities First in the local area and in encouraging the development of a Partnership of local people. You will provide support, advice and training to community groups and will oversee project development by providing support to working groups on particular community issues.
You will have practical experience of working with community groups, contacting and developing relationships with disadvantaged and excluded groups. You will have a well developed understanding of regeneration issues, particularly community regeneration, and have experience of training new and developing community regeneration groups. You must be computer literate and have excellent interpersonal skills, together with good written and verbal communication skills. This post requires an enhanced CRB check.

Please quote ref.: RG62518 - see the Job Details from here, print the Application form (pdf 72kb) or apply on-Line
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Closing date 09 September 2010

RELIEF LEISURE ASSISTANT
Regeneration and Housing
INDOOR LEISURE - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Salary: £12,145 PER ANNUM (PRO RATA)

You will be responsible under the guidance of the Duty Manager for the effective operation of the facility. Your role will require you to provide lifeguard cover for public and school sessions, setting up and de-rigging equipment, housekeeping duties to include, cleaning, safety checks, security and supervision of parties. You will require good customer service skills. You will possess the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and be capable of passing the City and County of Swansea Pool Test.
The successful candidate will be employed on a zero hour contract to work as and when required and will be based at various Leisure Centres in the Swansea area.

Please quote ref.: RG6156 - see the Job Details from here, print the Application form (pdf 72kb) or apply on-Line
Links/Downloads: Active Swansea

Closing date 31 December 2010

RELIEF RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE OFFICER
Social Services
Child and Family
Salary: £15,725 Per annum pro rata

Relief worker post is available for position in Nant Y Felin Childrens Home;
This is two four bedded homes for young people aged 12 to 16 years.
The successful applicant will be working directly with the young people providing a high standard of care.
This post requires an enhanced CRB check.

Please quote ref.: SS61499V1 - see the Job Details from here, print the Application form (pdf 72kb) or apply on-Line
Closing date 09 September 2010

THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARERS
Social Services
Foster Swansea
Salary: Self Employment Opportunity up to £24,000 pro rata

Therapeutic foster carers are not employees of the City & County of Swansea. You will work on a self employed basis. In return for your services, you will receive an enhanced fostering fee equal to almost £24,000 pro rata from Foster Swansea. Additional fostering allowances are also available to provide for any young person in placement.

Fostering is unique in that it allows you flexibility and room to develop your own skills and it can become a way of life, rewarding, enjoyable and challenging.

We are looking for therapeutic fostering carers to join our new multi-agency team to help improve outcomes for looked after young people in Swansea. As a therapeutic foster carer you will have the experience, qualifications or capability to nurture and support young people who exhibit challenging and difficult behaviour for a period between 6 months and 2 years.

As a therapeutic foster carer, a multi-agency team (including Health, Social Services, and Education) will be available to support you. This includes, support and training from a health therapy team led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, specialist education packages to secure access to education and high levels of social work support.

To be a therapeutic foster carer you will reside within the boundaries of the City & County of Swansea. You may have a family of your own but there will be no other children under the age of 16 residing in the house and you will need a spare bedroom. You will have previous experience and/or the ability/capability to work with children with challenging behaviour and have the ability to understand and empathise with the needs of young people.

There is no closing date but to obtain an information pack and application form please complete the register of interest form online at the "What next" link below

Alternatively, contact the recruitment team on 01792 533200


Please quote ref.: TFC 1 - To apply for this post please see above or, if applicable, follow the link below as details are not available from this particular web page.
Links/Downloads: Foster SwanseaWhat next?

Closing date 31 December 2011

MINIMUM HOURS RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE OFFICER
Social Services
Child and Family
Salary: £15,725 - £16,830 per annum pro rata

Salary: £15,725 - £16,830 Per annum (pro rata) plus 2 additional increments for weekend working
A minimum hours post is available for position in Nant Y Felin Children’s Home;This is two four bedded homes for young people aged 12 to 16 years.
The successful applicant will be working directly with the young people providing a high standard of care.
This post requires an enhanced CRB check.
(Minimum 8 hours per week)

Please quote ref.: SS3217V1 - see the Job Details from here, print the Application form (pdf 72kb) or apply on-Line
Closing date 09 September 2010

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