Befriending Support Worker jobs

Hours: 35 Hours
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 13-17 = £30,023 - £32,046 per annum pro rata
35 Hours = 94.59% = £28,398 - £30,312 per annum

At our residential children's service, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children and young people can thrive. As part of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in helping young people achieve positive outcomes, build independence, and reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive team culture built on collaboration, professionalism, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality care. The role offers excellent opportunities for training, professional development, and career progression within Children's Services. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and are looking for a rewarding career where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.

For further information please contact Jonathan Evans on 01685 725000 or email Jonathan.Evans2@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 19.11.2026 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 and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. 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 and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.