Could you be part of a pilot Teen Scheme?

A multi-agency group is currently working to pilot a ‘teen scheme’ for children with additional needs in Mid Powys. It’s likely that the scheme will operate for a period of the summer holidays and will include a mix of activity sessions and more formal childcare-like support for young people aged 11-18. The details are still being worked up, but at this stage we’re requesting whether any service areas would be interested in delivering a session to the young people so we can gauge what support might be available. If you think you might be able to and would like to find out more, please contact Powys’ Family Information Service fis@powys.gov.uk

Your chance to comment -

The consultation on the proposal to remove the defence of reasonable punishment will end on 2 April 2018. The Welsh Government is keen to hear as many views on the proposal as possible.

Please would you remind colleagues/ stakeholders/ individuals that the closing date is approaching and to consider completing the consultation questionnaire here.

BRAVE EIP film " Strength against Abuse"

Calan DVS has recently launched a new animated film ‘Strength Against Abuse’ which has been created by our lottery funded project BRAVE EIP,  to support children and young people exposed to domestic abuse.

This animated film, a result from a participation project , sought to give the young people participating a voice on the topic of domestic abuse. The young people chose to translate their views and opinions into  a 10 minute film, and had creative influence over its content and appearance.

The film is set out into five parts.

1.    Introducing the participants and introducing the domestic abuse topic.

2.    How do we make sure everyone knows about domestic abuse.

3.    What did you think about and consider before you got help.

4.    What do you need to happen when you experience domestic abuse.

5.    Ending with last minute advice and sign posted contacts of further support.

English: http://www.braveeip.org.uk/strength_against_abuse/ 

Welsh: http://www.braveeip.org.uk/cy/cryfder_yn_erbyn_camdriniaeth/ 

For more information contact:

Gareth Branch

Tel: 01792 326801

email: gbranch@calandvs.org.uk

web: www.braveeip.org.uk / www.calandvs.org.uk

Developing a fully integrated family support service and integrated youth service

Important:

Friday 13th April , 9.30am at 

PAVO, Unit 30 Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod LD1 6DF.

There will be a briefing about  developing a fully Integrated Family Support Service and Integrated Youth Service.

Your opportunity to join the conversation and inform the plans for the future of these services.

This is NOT a " meet the buyer" session.

Register your attendance/apologies on this online booking form or call 01597 822 191

If you cannot attend but wish to contribute please email lucy.taylor@pavo.org.uk

For those in Education - Enabling Children and Young People's Rights - training offered

The University of Wales Trinity St. David is offering half day training for those working in Education.

Wednesday 18th April - Media Resource Centre , Llandrindod

Thursday 19th April - The Management Centre Bangor University

For more information :

http://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/uncrc/training-overview/education/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=UNCRC%20Education%20Training%20Session%20-%20Lou&utm_content=UNCRC%20Education%20Training%20Session%20-%20Lou+CID_3395c2ff814c76224089b4bc56935e35&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Check%20Dates

Enabling Children and Young People's Rights - training offered

The University of Wales Trinity St. David is offering half day training for those who work in Social Care.

Tuesday 17th April - University of Wales Trinity St. David, Carmarthen

Wednesday 18th April - The Media Resource Centre, Llandrindod

Thursday 19th April - The Management Centre Bangor University

to book:
http://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/uncrc/training-overview/social-care/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=UNCRC%20Social%20Care%20Training%20Session%20-%20Loubna&utm_content=UNCRC

Recharging Rural

 The Prince’s Countryside Fund has appointed Professor Sarah Skerratt of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) to conduct vital research into what can make rural communities in the UK sustainable, in spite of the adversities they face. 

We want to find out the different ways in which the challenges of ‘remote rural’ are being experienced by people and communities across the UK.

Participants are encouraged to fill in the survey regardless of their location in the countryside – whether they live and work somewhere traditionally seen as geographically remote, or places considered ‘within easy reach’ of towns and cities but that feel remote owing to a lack of connections, such as transport, broadband, or social links.

Gwefru Gwledig Survey

Recharging Rural Survey

To read the full annoucement:

http://www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk/research/recharging-rural

Meeting to discuss the Powys Children's Services Improvement Plan

Invitation to all those working with children, young people and families to join us.

Meeting to discuss the Powys Children's Services Improvement Plan

Monday 26 March 1.30 – 4.30pm

PAVO Offices, Unit 30 Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod. LD1 6DF

Bring your views and ideas about-

* Any new opportunities in the Plan for voluntary organisations and community groups to work with Powys County Council to improve the services for Children, Young People and families

*  Are there from your experience any gaps and risks not identified in the Plan.

To book email: ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk or call 01597 822 191

Children , Young People and Families Summer Networks

The Spring networks are nearly over and a report will be sent out soon.

Book your place for your Summer Network - the topic is Children's Rights and Participation, with a presentation on the renewed standards for participation, the UNCRC and the new Children's Charter for Powys.

Discuss how you gather and act on the voices of children and young people in your work. How do we reach the seldom heard?

Monday 9th July, PAVO, Llandrindod 9.30am

Tuesday 10th July, Newtown 2pm, venue tbc.

Tuesday 17th July, The Studio, Theatre Brycheiniog, Brecon 2pm.

To book your place email: ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk

Enquiry into Flying Start

Flying Start report.
The Children, Young People and Education Committee have pubished their report of their enquiry into Flying Start outreach.

They found that more flexibility was needed for funding to be able to support vulnerable children outside the Flying Start postcode areas.

To read the press release and full report:

http://www.assembly.wales/en/newhome/pages/newsitem.aspx?itemid=1824&assembly=5

Arwain Leader Programme in Powys

An opportunity with Contact

Contact ( formerly Contact a Family) are looking for a partner to offer their "If only I had found you sooner" workshop.....could you be the partner?

Early years workshop project 2018 - "If only I had found you sooner" We are planning to run two further programmes of early years workshops in Wales for parents of children 0-5 with disabilities or additional needs (no diagnosis necessary). The programme covers topics such as managing sleep, encouraging positive behaviour, money matters and much more. Blaenau Gwent Early Years Workshops Heart of the Valleys Children Integrated Centre May 2nd 2018. We will be running a third programme in June this year and are looking for early years providers such as local authorities’ children’s services, portage teams, children’s health centres, local support groups to co- facilitate and support with a venue, and of course reaching families. If you know a group of early year’s families who may benefit from this programme, please contact Kate Wyke on katherine.wyke@contact.org.uk or text or phone 07904672614 or 029 2039 6624.

Children in Wales - Training offered

Children in Wales offer a variety of training, here is a list of some of the forthcoming dates:

21st March - Sex, Lies and the Internet. Trying to understand the difference between online sexual abuse and sexual exploration. Cardiff.

22nd March - Introduction to soft outcomes and distance travelled. Cardiff.

27th March - What matters to young people conversations. Cardiff.

29th March - Building resilience in young people. Cardiff.

18th April - Keeping our children safe - training for the designated person for child protection. Cardiff.

20th April: Introduction to self harm and suicide. Cardiff

24th April: Harmful traditional practices. Carmarthen.

24th April: Poverty Awareness. Carmarthen.

To book and to see more training on offer go to: :http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/items/category/open-training/

The Prince's Trust and Brecon Beacons National Park - Get into Rural Skills

Last year The Prince’s Trust ran an exciting programme with the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority ( BBNPA); Get Into Rural Skills, a FREE opportunity for young people in Powys providing them with an opportunity to work with BBNPA and gain accredited skills and knowledge linked to land and access management. We are currently seeking young people from Powys to take part in the next Get Into Rural Skills programme which starts shortly.

To this end we are holding a  Get Into Rural Skills Taster/Selection Day on Wednesday 4^th April 2018 at Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Headquarters, Plas y Ffynnon, Cambrian Way, Brecon, LD3 7HP. A number of young people will be selected at the Taster Day to participate in a 2 week programme with BBNPA and Prince’s Trust. The actual programme runs from 9^th April – 20^th April inclusive at Brecon Beacons National Park Visitor Centre, Libanus, LD3 8ER although transport is provided by BBNPA from Brecon town centre to get the young people there (or wherever else they need to be). Travelling costs are paid (not taxi), lunch provide and participation in the 2 week programme does not affect benefits.

After the 2 week programme a handful of the young people will be selected to work with BBNPA for a further few months. The focus is very much on this being a training/ skills development opportunity. To this end, a 15 hours a week apprentice salaried element, will be complemented by a volunteering element for the other 3 days thereby allowing BBNPA to offer the participants a much greater number of fantastic, accredited training courses an opportunity to gain some excellent rural skills. These could include:  chainsaw, driving lessons,  ride on mower, tractor driving with flail,  Level 2 dry stone walling,  hedge laying skills, All Terrain Vehicle, CSCS construction industry card, vermin control, control  invasive species, a tree identification course and many more.  Benefits can still be claimed during this time.

I am working in the Powys area over the next couple of weeks I order to recruit young people onto the programme and very I’m happy to meet up with potential young people you identify to chat about the programme and hopefully book their place on the Taster Day.  

Who can apply? Young people, not in employment (or less than 16 hours a week), not in education or training ( or less than 14 hours a week), aged 18 -30yrs who live in Powys and who want to develop such practical skills and knowledge. Any previous convictions and relevant medical history will be considered on a case by case basis.

I am also holding  a Get Into Rural Skills Information Session  at Brecon Job Centre Plus, Canal Road, Brecon LD3 7HL on  Monday 26^th March 2pm – 4pm. This informal session  is open to young people who are signed up to the Taster Day and young people who are thinking about signing up. Park Wardens will be in attendance sharing about the National Park and showing some of the equipment they use. Prince’s Trust will share a little about how we can help young people too. The young man who was referred in to the last Get Into Rural Skills programme by Gwalia and still working with BBNPA will be sharing a little of his story so this should be of interest to your young people. If anyone wants to come along to that, just let me know so I can plan an appropriate level of refreshments.

For more information and to refer a young person contact 

Francis Richley

Outreach Executive South Wales

The Prince's Trust Cymru, Galdames Place, Ocean Way, Cardiff, CF24 5PE

Tel: 02920 437021

Mb:07483 991410

Francis.Richley@princes-trust.org.uk

Refer a young person by following this link

Refer a young person by calling 0800 842 842

Refer a young person by texting ‘Call me’ to 07983 385418

Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust- Youth Grant

The Millennium Stadium Charitable Trust offers a Youth Grant for those working with disadvantaged young people age up to 19.

This closes 1st May 2018.

For more information: http://www.millenniumstadiumtrust.org.uk/

A reminder to book your place at this important meeting:

Invitation to all those working with children, young people and families to join us.

Meeting to discuss the Powys Children's Services Improvement Plan

Monday 26 March 1.30 – 4.30pm

PAVO Offices, Unit 30 Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod. LD1 6DF

Bring your views and ideas about-

* Any new opportunities in the Plan for voluntary organisations and community groups to work with Powys County Council to improve the services for Children, Young People and families

*  Are there from your experience any gaps and risks not identified in the Plan.

To book email: ruth.middleton@pavo.org.uk or call 01597 822 191

Wallace and Fromit Children's Charity is open for grant applications

Wallace & Gromit Children's Charity Open for Annual Applications

https://wallaceandgromitcharity.org/

The Wallace & Gromit Children's Charity aims to fund projects which are not funded directly by the National Health Service. In the last 15 years, the charity has given more than £2 million in grants to 291 projects in 93 different hospitals and hospices across the UK.

Registered charities with charitable projects which enrich and improve the quality of life of sick children in hospitals or hospices in any area in the UK can apply. Preference is given to projects conceived by and in children’s hospitals and hospices.

Any project which seeks to improve the quality of life of sick children will be considered, for example:

• Arts, music, play and leisure programmes.
• Facilities to support families of children treated in hospitals or hospices.
• Welcoming and accessible environments.
• Care and facilities in hospices.
• Promoting education and information programmes.
• Supporting children with physical and emotional difficulties.
• Medical equipment (when it can be shown that funding is not available from statutory sources).

Preference will be given to children’s hospitals and hospices in regional centres around the UK which:

• Provide a regional geographic healthcare service to a wide range of children in a hospital/hospice.
• Will not discriminate on the grounds of wealth, race, sexuality, religion or disability.
• Agree to promote the work of the Foundation in their area.

Funding is at the discretion of the Trustees.

Please note that the Charity has a long-standing relationship with a number of organisations to whom they are sympathetic and to whom priority consideration may be given.

The deadline for applications is 30 April 2018.

ALN and Educational Tribunal (Wales) Act

Cyhoeddiad newydd: Deddf Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol a’r Tribiwnlys Addysg (Cymru) 2018 – Crynodeb o Ddeddf

 New Publication: Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 – Act Summary

Yn y papur hwn ceir crynodeb o ddarpariaethau’r Ddeddf a’i hynt drwy Gynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru:

https://seneddymchwil.blog/2018/03/13/cyhoeddiad-newydd-deddf-anghenion-dysgu-ychwanegol-ar-tribiwnlys-addysg-cymru-2018-crynodeb-o-ddeddf/

This paper summarises the provisions of the Act and its passage through the National Assembly for Wales:

https://seneddresearch.blog/2018/03/13/new-publication-additional-learning-needs-and-education-tribunal-wales-act-2018-act-summary/

WCVA Newsletter

https://www.wcva.org.uk/about-us/news

FREE multi-agency APSO events

A learning event provided by Social Care Wales, to be held at Futures Inn, Cardiff on 21 March 2018 and Liberty Stadium, Swansea on 22nd March 2018.

This multi-agency event is to be held for all partner organisations working with adults at risk, to inform them about APSOs and how they might be supportive of the enactment of these orders.

Book by emailing your details to: events@ripfa.org.uk

Care & Support At Home In Wales Strategic Plan 2017-22

https://socialcare.wales/cms_assets/file-uploads/204-0217-SCW-ENG-5-year-strategic-plan-report_v11.pdf

Shelter Cymru Upcoming Training

https://mailchi.mp/sheltercymru.org.uk/shelter-cymru-upcoming-training?e=166efe63d9

Funds for Organisations Working with Unpaid Carers - Triangle Trust 1949

http://www.triangletrust.org.uk/

The Triangle Trust provides funding through its Development Grants programme twice a year toregistered charities, not-for-profit social enterprises and community interest companies in the UK whose primary purpose is to support unpaid carers (spring round) and the rehabilitation of offenders or ex-offenders (autumn round).

Applications from organisations working in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales are particularly welcome. Organisations must have a constitution whose primary purpose is to support unpaid carers.

Development Grants provide funds towards any costs incurred by the applicant in undertaking its core business so that sustainable income sources can be developed and the organisation’s income will not be reduced when the grant comes to an end. The grant could, for example, be used to enable an organisation to make a step change such as diversifying its income streams or setting up a social enterprise to help it become more sustainable in the long term.

Grants are available for up to £80,000 over three years with a maximum of £35,000 in year one. The amount requested each year is expected to taper down as applicants develop other sustainable income streams.

The emphasis of the Development Grant is to support the development of a solid foundation for the future. The grant could, for example, be used to enable an organisation to make a step change such as diversifying its income streams or setting up a social enterprise to help it become more sustainable in the long term.

Please note this funding is not available for charities with a broader remit that are running a project to support unpaid carers.

This is a highly competitive fund with only five Carer Development grants awarded in 2017.

The deadline for applications to the Spring round is 3 May 2018 (12 noon).

Click to view further information about this news alert

Infoengine.wales - make it work for you

Come along and join Clair and lean how you can make Infoengine work for you and your organisation. There will be a series of Drop Ins.

19 March - Brecon Library 2pm -3pm

22 March - Knighton Library 11am - 12 noon

22 March - Presteigne Library 2pm - 3pm

18 April Llanidloes Library 1pm - 2pm

Update from the Children's Improvement Board

To read these and previous posts 

http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/promotional-pages/childrens-services-improvements/ 

Training offered by PAVO

Would you or your organisation benefit from one of these courses?

Children’s Services Co-ordinator

£21,000 per annum, Dolfor, Mid Wales, 37.5 hours per week. 

The Honeypot Children’s Charity offers both respite breaks and outreach support to young carers and vulnerable children aged 5-12, many of whom would otherwise have nowhere to turn.

At our two beautiful residential sites, children are able to choose from a range of ways to spend their break; swimming in our pool, playing on our adventure playground, riding bikes, visiting pets corner or baking special treats are just some of the ways in which these children are able to play, have fun, and make happy memories which they can cherish for years to come.

This is an exciting new opportunity for a highly organised, motivated and proactive individual to join the dedicated, passionate team at our beautiful site on the outskirts of Newtown.

The role will include liaising with referrers and with the families of young carers, organising staff rotas, planning travel for the minibus that collects then for their respite breaks and entering information on our database, as well as general office duties.

We are looking for someone with strong IT skills, and some experience in a busy administration role. Most importantly, you will have the flexible approach and a can-do attitude needed to work as part of our small team. You are likely to need a car, as we are based in a rural location.

To apply, please send us your CV with a brief covering letter telling us why you are interested in the role to info@honeypot.org.uk

Apply now for the opportunity to make a difference to children who need it, and leave them with memories to cherish for years to come.

Adult Protection Support Orders

Would these events help  your practice?

A learning event provided by Social Care Wales, is to be held at Futures Inn, Cardiff on 21 March 2018 and Liberty Stadium, Swansea on 22^nd March 2018.

This multi-agency event is to be held for all partner organisations working with adults at risk, to inform them about Adult Protection Support Orders and how they might be supportive of the enactment of these orders.

Book by emailing your details to: events@ripfa.org.uk

Your Network

Don't forget...Book your place and come along to one of the Children , Young People and Families Network meetings.

Meet colleagues from all sectors, receive up dates and information and take time to network and make contacts.

GDPR Are you ready?

Are you up to date and ready? Read the WVCA Blog by Emma Burns, Partner and Head of Employment and HR at Hugh James Law firm.

Emma writes about the challenges the thrid sector will face.

To read the blog:https://www.wcva.org.uk/about-us/news/2018/02/preparing-for-gdpr?src=newsletter

Your invitation to a table top talk - ending physical punishment of children.

The Welsh Government is committed to bringing to an end the physical punishment of children by removing the defence of reasonable punishment in Wales.

To gain your feedback on the development of the legislative proposal, the Welsh Government would like to invite representatives of your organisation to a ‘Table Talk’ Regional Workshop.

For more information please see the invitation with event details and registration instructions.

Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi ymrwymo i roi terfyn ar gosbi plant yn gorfforol drwy dileu amddiffyniad cosb resymol yng Nghymru.

I gael eich adborth ar ddatblygiad y cynnig deddfwriaethol, hoffai Llywodraeth Cymru wahodd cynrychiolwyr o’ch sefydliad chi i Weithdy Rhanbarthol ‘Trafodaethau Bwrdd’.

Am ragor o wybodaeth, gweler y gwahoddiad

gyda manylion y digwyddiad a chyfarwyddiadau cofrestru.

Discretionary housing payment news from Shelter

Discretionary Housing Payment - For people struggling to pay their rent. There is an underspend in this budget. It must be spent by the end of this month or risk being lost. If anyone is struggling to pay their rent, this fund might be able to assist.https://sheltercymru.org.uk/wastenotwantnot/#toggle-id-22

Public Health Wales Dementia: Reduce your risk leaflet

PAVO's Health and Social Care Team - "It’s never too early or too late to take steps to reduce your risk of dementia".  Learn more about six steps to prevention.

http://www.pavo.org.uk/policy-and-partnerships/partnerships/health-social-care-and-wellbeing/health-and-social-care-network/networks-we-facilitate.html#c8639

Is your organisation’s data protection up to scratch?

WCVA - Webinar: Contracts, Liabilities and GDPR
19 March 2018, 2pm-3pm

https://mailchi.mp/wcva/is-your-organisations-data-protection-up-to-scratch-a-yw-diogelu-data-yn-eich-mudiad-chi-gystal-ag-y-dylai-fod?e=1926e35f2d

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month!

Ovarian cancer is the UKs biggest gynaecological killer. A woman dies every two hours from the disease, and there is currently no national screening for it. Currently awareness is the only tool we have in the fight against the disease.

They issue an E-bulletin and info about how to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms and it would be great if you could include this in your newsletters, blogs, social media or websites.

They also have useful info graphics and slides suitable for TV screens / GP surgery screens.

They would be really grateful if you could share this info with your services users, communities and networks. If you have connections with your local GP clusters / surgeries and would be able to distribute GP training packs please let them know as they have hard copy training packs designed specifically for GP’s and primary care.

http://www.ovarian.org.uk/

Housing Grants - Powys

Powys County Council have just signed up to a nationwide grant scheme called Eco Flex. 

If your home (rental or owner-occupied) has an EPC certificate of E,F,G and you spend 10% or more of your income on fuel (or are on benefits) you may be entitled to a free grant for home improvements. 

For further information please email; privatesectorhousing@powys.gov.uk
Please note, Council or Social Housing tenants are not eligible for this scheme.

Shelter - People & Homes Conference 2018

5 July 2018 - Swansea

https://mailchi.mp/sheltercymru.org.uk/shelter-cymru-people-homes-conference-2018?e=166efe63d9

Reporting Rough Sleeping in Powys

Be alert to any incidences of rough sleeping  you encounter in your communities, especially during periods of cold weather.

Incidences of rough sleeping should be reported to Housing Services on telephone number 01597 827464 or via email tohousing@powys.gov.uk.

All reports will be investigated and officers will look to assist either with appropriate emergency accommodation or suitable advice and assistance.

Rob Powell, Homelessness Prevention & Housing Options Lead     rob.powell@powys.gov.uk

Race, Poverty and Representation: Evidence, Challenges and Solutions from Wales

20th March 2018, 9:30 am – 2.00 pm

Temple of Peace, Cathays Park Cardiff

EYST Wales (Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team Wales) is hosting the first annual conference of the All Wales BAME Engagement Programme. This year’s conference will showcase and celebrate the work of a variety of organisations that are working to advance racial equality in Wales, presenting the latest evidence on racial disparity in Wales, exploring the links to poverty, as well as working collaboratively to define solutions. The event will be closed by Leader of the House and Chief Whip Julie James AM. Further speakers to be confirmed.

There is some support/arrangements for travel from outside Cardiff, including from North and West Wales.

For more information or if you are interested in travel support, please contact Ginger Wiegand, ginger@eyst.org.uk.

Limited places. Book your free tickets now using the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/race-poverty-representation-evidence-challenges-solutions-from-wales-tickets-42439439506?utm_term=eventurl_text

Powys Children & Families Network

We do hope you will be able to join us for our Spring networks we will be having presentations and discussions with time to network and make contacts.

We are now offering three chances to join us to make it even easier for you to get to know what is going on in Powys and to meet local colleagues from all sectors.

Mid: Monday 12th March at PAVO, Unit 30, Ddole Road Enterprise Park, Llandrindod. 9am for 9.30am start – 1pm

North: Tuesday 13th March The Integrated Family Centre, Mochdre, Newtown.– 1pm for 1.30pm start – 4pm

South: Tuesday 27th March at Subud Hall, Brecon. 12.30pm for 1pm start – 4pm.

Working with Information and Advice

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service - How a focus on Information and Advice has changed their work.
infoengine.wales the online directory of voluntary services - how your organisation can make Info Engine work for you.
Workshop - Sharing information and signposting making the most of working together.
Time and Space for you all to network and share information. As part of this if there is any news or information about your group or projects you’d like to share with the Network please let us know.

Refreshments provided. Please book via the online booking form

Would you like to work for a great organisation?

Job opportunity

Job Title: Family Support Worker Job Reference: RS102682 Application closing date: 13/03/2018 Location: Powys Salary: Circa £15,300 per annum pro rata Fixed-Term Contract until 30/09/2018, Part-Time (working 21 hours per week) Fixed Term Contract, Part-time, Social Care Location: Llandrindod Wells, Powys How we work:  Action for Children does what's right, does what's needed and does what works for children in the UK. Every year, our team changes the lives of 370,000 children, young people and families.   As a Family Support Worker based in Llandrindod you'll be working in our Family & Behaviour Support Service, under the direction and supervision of the Flying Start Health Visitors and Action for Children Practice Team Leader in the Flying Start area of Llandrindod. You will deliver a 6-12 week family focused service involving the whole family to improve outcomes for the children; providing bespoke packages of care to individual families adapting help to meet their needs and circumstances; where necessary work with Flying Start childcare settings/groups to improve outcomes for Flying Start children. You will be required to attend and report to local Flying Start meetings when necessary and play a key role in delivering the core Flying Start outcomes as part of the wider Flying Start team.  Please note this post is to cover Maternity Leave. How you'll make a difference:  ·         By offering practical support, routines or support in the community  ·         By providing bespoke packages of care to families  ·         By working closely with Flying Start Health Visitors  ·         By being an integral part of the Flying Start team What you'll need:  ·         S/NVQ 3 Health & Social Care (Children Pathway), NNEB or equivalent level 3 vocational qualifications ·         Experience of direct work with pre-school children and a knowledge of parenting programmes  ·         Knowledge and experience of effective record keeping for statistical and safeguarding purposes  ·         Good IT skills for applications appropriate to the role  ·         Full driving licence and access to a car Please contact Wendy Moss for more information on this opportunity via Wendy.Moss@actionforchildren.org.uk.  Interviews will be held on 26/03/2018. Job reference number: RS102682 Please apply online at : www.actionforchildren.org.uk