Current Job Vacancies

Why Join the Supporting Change Team? -This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive team that works directly with children, young people, and families across Merthyr Tydfil to create meaningful and lasting change. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate individual with experience of working with children and families, who can build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and remain focused on achieving the best outcomes for children. You will understand the importance of relationship-based practice and be confident supporting families through periods of challenge, change, and transition.The Supporting Change Team delivers both Outreach and Out-Of-Hours Team, providing practical and intensive support to families when they need it most. Working alongside colleagues and partner agencies, you will support children to remain safely within their families where possible, strengthen family resilience, and help parents develop the skills and confidence needed to meet their children's needs. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You may be providing support within the family home, undertaking direct work with children and young people, helping families implement support plans, managing family time arrangements, or responding to emerging needs through the out-of-hours service.The role operates on a five-day rota across Monday to Saturday, reflecting our commitment to providing flexible support that meets the needs of children and families outside traditional office hours. We pride ourselves on being a supportive team where staff wellbeing, professional development, and reflective practice are actively encouraged. You will receive regular supervision, access to training opportunities, and the support of experienced managers who are committed to helping staff develop and thrive within their role. The post is fixed term until 31.03.2027. Whilst funding beyond this date cannot be guaranteed, there may be the opportunity for the contract to be extended, subject to future funding arrangements. For further information please contact Hayley Hodson on 01685 725000 or email Hayley.Hodson@merthyr.gov.uk You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential. If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 15.10.2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process. All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action. We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone, encourage applicants from all groups + backgrounds to apply and join us at MTCBC. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity, expression, pregnancy/maternity