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At Neath Port Talbot Council we look after a large, diverse, complex region of Wales. But our approach to meeting the needs of our 140,000 residents and over 3,000 businesses is simple. We recruit collaborative, talented people and offer them opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
Join us and you’ll be supported to gain new skills and build a successful career in a diverse and inclusive workplace. Safe in the knowledge that we’re right there with you offering more opportunities, more development and more support.
No matter what your job, we want you to bring your ideas and your unique opinions and perspectives. Because what makes you unique, makes us better.
Working together we can make Neath Port Talbot a great place to live, work and visit.
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Head of Children & Young People Services
Make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people
This is an exciting opportunity to join Neath Port Talbot Council as our Head of Children and Young People Services following the retirement of the current longstanding post holder.
We are looking for an inspiring and experienced leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and their families. As a key member of our Corporate Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across a diverse and important portfolio of services, ensuring that children are safe, supported and given every opportunity to thrive.
This is a role where you can make a genuine difference. You will shape the future of services, lead improvement and innovation, work closely with elected members and partners, and help deliver our vision for children and young people across Neath Port Talbot.
As Head of Service, you will lead a wide range of children's services, including safeguarding, looked after children, fostering, family support, youth justice, early intervention services, the Emergency Duty Team and Hillside Secure Children's Home. You will act as the Council's principal adviser on Children and Young People Services and work with colleagues across Wales to drive improvement and deliver high quality services.
You will be responsible for ensuring that services meet their statutory duties, are financially sustainable, and continue to deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and families. You will also play an important role in shaping regional and national partnerships and helping the Council respond to future challenges and opportunities.
You will be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Care Wales, with significant senior leadership experience within children's services. You will have a strong track record of leading complex services, managing substantial budgets and delivering improvement in a challenging environment.
Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to putting children and young people at the centre of everything we do.
Recruitment Timeline
Application Closing Date: 19th of October 2026 at 12noon
Psychometric Testing: Week commencing 9th of November 2026
Assessment Centre: 17th/18th of November 2026
Special Appointments Committee - Final Interview: 8th December 2026
For further information please contact Sharon Porter-Thomas, HR Manager by email s.porter-thomas@npt.gov.uk
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Shared Lives Coordinator
Long term and Respite Opportunities Available
Do you have a warm, welcoming home and a genuine desire to make a difference in someone’s life?
West Glamorgan Shared Lives is recruiting Shared Lives Carers to provide long term and respite support for adults across the region. Shared Lives is often described as “like fostering, but for adults” – offering people the chance to live as part of a family or household, with support tailored to their individual needs.
Volunteer School Based Counsellor
Do you have a passion for working with children and young people?
We are currently recruiting for a Volunteer School Based Counsellor to join our warm and friendly team. The ideal candidate will be qualified at a minimum diploma level and may have had experience working in an education setting or with children and young people however this is not essential.
We are looking for counsellors who would like the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people struggling with mental health concerns across NPT.
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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 9th July 2026.
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