Wellbeing Support Worker – Day Opportunities Team
Location: Ty Nant Ddu Day Centre – 05/06/2026
Job details
Salary: £26,824 – £32,061
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full Time
Job Category/Type: Adult Social Services, Adults and Communities
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Job reference: REQ006331
Job description:
An opportunity has arisen for a Wellbeing Support Worker to join Ty Nant Ddu, Day Opportunities on a full‑time basis. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic people who wish to advance their careers. One post requires experience or interest in gardening or woodwork to support our outside projects.
The successful candidates will focus on “what matters” to the people they support and build relationships with individuals and carers to help them achieve outcomes that matter. The role is based at Ty Nant Ddu Resource Centre in Pontypool, but will involve working at outside projects and outreach in the community around the Borough.
Responsibilities
- Encourage people to live well and as independently as possible and participate in their community.
- Enable people to achieve their outcomes by taking responsibility and leading aspects of their outcome‑driven plan.
- Promote active citizenship and assist people, their families or support circles to take the lead in decision‑making.
- Work in a truly person‑centred way, following the direction from the person, their family or support members.
- Enable people’s capabilities, develop relationships and friendships, and expand circles of support.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to meet essential criteria as outlined in the attached Person Specification.
- Experience in working with adults requiring support in social and wellbeing contexts.
EEO Statement
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, and expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and welcome applications from all backgrounds and under‑represented groups.
Welsh Language
Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential. Applications may be submitted in English or Welsh, each treated equally.
Disability Confidence
We are a registered Disability Confident Lead and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, provided they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British Sign Language and require reasonable adjustments, please discuss this with the recruiting manager prior to application or interview.
Additional Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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