Caerphilly Families First

🌟 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team 🌟

Part-Time Opportunity – 18 Hours Per Week
Days and hours to be agreed.

Are you an energetic, self-motivated and creative person who loves bringing people together and making a positive difference in the community?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who can build trusted relationships with people from all walks of life and enjoys working with families, children and community groups.

Could this be the role for you?

We’d love to hear from someone who:

* 🎨 Has a passion for creativity and crafting, with an eye for creating fun, engaging activities.
* 💛 Enjoys supporting others and building positive, trusting relationships with individuals, families and children.
* 🤝 Is a team player who thrives in a busy team environment but is equally confident working independently within community groups.
* 🌱 Is enthusiastic about learning new skills, developing their knowledge and growing within the role.
* ✨ Brings energy, initiative and a positive attitude to everything they do.

What we’re looking for

Someone with a genuine passion for people, a creative spark and the enthusiasm to help others feel welcomed, supported and connected. You don’t need to know everything already — a willingness to learn, share ideas and develop your skills is just as important!

If you’re a people person with a creative mind and a passion for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Interested? Get in touch to find out more and apply.

Hours: 18 per week
Working pattern: Flexible, with days and times to be agreed.

Come and be part of a team that inspires creativity, builds connections and makes a difference in our community!

If you would like to apply for the position please use the link below!!

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🌟 JOB ALERT 🌟

Supporting Family Change provides an early intervention and prevention service for families residing within the Caerphilly area. As a support worker you will be working directly with children and their families when they are at their most vulnerable and in need of support.

Family Practitioner (Child Care Support Worker)
Hours - 37hrs
Salary - £29,540 - £31,022
Fixed Term Until 31/03/2028
Job Reference - REQ0011084

APPLY HERE⬇️
https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/serv.../jobs-and-training/jobs

Cygnet Autism Support Programme

A support programme for parents and carers of children and young people, aged 5-18, who are diagnosed as autistic or are being assessed.

Parents of autistic children face the usual positive and difficult challenges of parenting and quite a few more. Attending a Cygnet autism support programme gives parents and carers an opportunity to develop their understanding of autism and consider ways to support their child.

It also provides the opportunity to meet other people in a similar position and hear about their experiences in an informal but supportive atmosphere.

Our free courses start in September, click the link to book:
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/courses/cygnet-autism-support

WE ARE HIRING 🌟

This is an exciting opportunity in supporting the Joint Assessment Family Framework (JAFF) referral process for early intervention and prevention support. As the first point of contact for enquiries and referrals, you’ll carry out eligibility checks, triage and progress referrals to the appropriate support services.

Hours - 18.5hrs (part time)
Salary - £13,847 - £14,532
Job Reference - REQ0011035

APPLY HERE⬇️
https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/serv.../jobs-and-training/jobs

Donation Appeal – Caerphilly

We are appealing to our local community in Caerphilly for donations of clothing and essential items. Many women arrive at refuge, having fled difficult and unsafe situations, often with little or nothing but the clothes they are wearing.

We are currently looking for donations of:

Everyday Clothing
Leggings (sizes 6–24)
T-shirts
Vest tops

Loungewear & Nightwear
Tracksuits and lounge sets
Dressing gowns
Nightwear & pyjamas

Undergarments (new only)
Packs of women's knickers
Sports bras
Socks

Footwear
Slippers
Plain trainers

Welcome Packs
Clothing bags

Thank you for helping us support women and families in our community. Together, we can ensure that those seeking safety and support have access to the essentials they need.

Please donate items to our Caerphilly Hwb: Mynyddislwyn Offices, Bryn Rd, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2BH

To donate or find out more, please contact 03300 564456 or email [email protected].

Roedden ni’n falch iawn o weld niferoedd mor wych ar gyfer lansiad yn ein Rhaglen Teuluoedd yn Gyntaf!
Diolch yn fawr iawn i'r holl gyflwynwyr a staff a fynychodd a rhannu mewnwelediadau gwerthfawr i'r gwasanaethau sydd ar gael i gynorthwyo plant, pobl ifanc a'u teuluoedd. Roedd eich cyfraniadau yn gwneud y digwyddiad yn addysgiadol ac yn ysbrydoledig.
Edrychwn ymlaen at barhau â'r gwaith pwysig hwn gyda'n gilydd a gwneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol yn ein cymunedau.
Os hoffech chi ragor o wybodaeth am y rhaglen Teuluoedd yn Gyntaf fel aelod o'r teulu neu os ydych chi'n weithiwr proffesiynol sy'n chwilio am ragor o wybodaeth, mae croeso i chi gysylltu â ni.
01443 864151
[email protected]

We were delighted to see such a fantastic turnout at our Families First Programme Launch! 🎉

A huge thank you to all the presenters and staff who attended and shared valuable insights into the services available to support children, young people, and their families. Your contributions made the event both informative and inspiring.

We look forward to continuing this important work together and making a positive difference in our communities.

If you would like more information on the Families First programme as a family member or if you are professional looking for further information. Please feel free to reach out to us.

📞01443 864151
✉️[email protected]

The ABUHB Neurodiversity Early Support Hub (NESH) have developed a new website for Gwent. Check out the resources on their new website, including the mini-videos series focussing on different areas of neurodiversity ✨