We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage. About the vacancy Vacancy ID: 1427 Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council Section: Youth Justice Team Number of vacancies: 1 Contract type: Temporary/Secondment – Full Time Contract end date: 31 March 2026 Location: Carmarthenshire, Llanelli Grade: Grade F Salary: £27,711 – £31,586 If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata’d accordingly Hourly Rate : £14.36 – £16.37 Contract Hours 37 Hrs Come and join our team We are seeking to employ a Youth Justice Support Officer to join a well-established team, who has high expectations for the standard of work carried out with children and young people who are open to the Youth Justice System. We have a committed and stable workforce, so this is a rare opportunity to join a successful and progressive Service. As part of our innovative approach to practice the team applies trauma informed and personalised approaches to working with children, parents and victims of crime. The ability to travel within the county is essential.For Any Queries, please contact Davinia Harries-Davies
07880 504130Job Description: 012299.pdf – 173KB Opens in a new window DBS level: An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk Welsh language level – Verbal: Level 4 – You will need to be able to communicate effectively in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level Closing Date: 29/04/2025, 23:55 The Rewards We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool. Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: P lease Note : If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted. How to Apply : All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process. Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process….