Job Description

Only internal employees of Conwy County Borough Council can apply for this vacancy.

Work base: Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay


Conwy County Borough Council is looking to recruit experienced Family Therapeutic Workers, Occupational Therapists, or Community Psychiatric Nurses, to be part of our Strengthening Families Team.


This is an established team committed to delivering evidence based interventions to families and young people in crisis. It is an opportunity to work intensively with families supporting them to make positive changes in their lives. We work in partnership with young people and their families, making sure that their voices are heard and ensuring that young people and their families recognise their strengths and we support them to build on their strengths.


The Family Therapeutic Workers will be part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with Social Workers from Conwy's child protection team, Family Centre Workers and CAMHS delivering a range of therapeutic interventions to improve their situations.


This is an exciting opportunity to join a family focussed team who truly believe that families and young people have the strengths to change their lives. If you believe you have the skills, the personality and the commitment to work in this way please come and join us.


Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).





This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion:

Liz Harrison-Watson, Team Manager ( liz.harrison@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 574605)


Wendy Carpenter, Team Manager ( wendy.carpenter@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 574691)


Sally Howatson, Team Manager ( sally.howatson@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 575146)

Welsh Language Skills:

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.


We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.


Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.


We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.


We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.


We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).


We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.


Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.