Job Description

Salary

Grade 7 - 31,067 - 34,314

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Fixed Term

Job category/type

Social Care

Job reference

REQAA6540

Short Breaks Co-ordinator (Family Placement Team)

This is a fixed-term position until on 31 March 2026.



Are you passionate about supporting families and children with complex needs? We're looking for a dedicated individual to take on the role of

Family Support Team

Short Breaks Co-ordinator

at

Pembrokeshire County Council

.



Key duties will involve:


Organising short breaks and coordinating care packages Conducting risk assessments and detailed observational reporting Engaging with multi-agency teams to support carers and families Supervising short break carers and providing ongoing guidance Delivering information sessions and contributing to carer assessments Responding to emergency requests and supporting crisis intervention




In addition to relevant qualifications, the ideal candidate will have experience working with children and families affected by complex needs. They will be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative multi-agency team. Driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.



We value your professional growth and offer opportunities for development and training. If you're ready to take the next step and bring your expertise and compassion to a team that thrives on impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.



Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.



Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.



This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.