Job Description

HSG Projects and Strategic Planning Officer

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

1581

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Section:

Housing Advice

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Temporary/Secondment - Full Time

Contract end date:

31 March 2026

Location:

Llanelli

Grade:

Grade I

Salary:

37,938 - 41,511
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

19.66 - 21.52

Contract Hours

37 hrs

Come and join our team

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible member of the team with excellent communication skills. The postholder will support the Housing Support Grant (HSG) Programme Lead, this post will be involved in a wide range of critical work and work with a wide range of partners and stakeholders on a local and regional basis ensuring effective communication with relevant partners, maximising impact and outcomes for customers and service users.


As a HSG Projects and Strategic Planning Officer, the post holder will be responsible for managing a range of reviews which are aimed at ensuring the right outcomes are achieved to support the needs of people who use HSG services, ensure value for money, and adhere to Welsh Governments guidance and timetables.


The postholder will manage and lead on the HSG review of learning disability services and temporary supported accommodation. Lead on the implementation of new developments and Innovate services working with stakeholders to design appropriate service solutions focusing on the greatest impact for people receiving services and a long-term preventative agenda.


If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Alun Jones on aldjones@carmarthenshire.gov.uk.

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Expected date of interview:

19 May 2025

DBS level:

A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job

Welsh language level - Verbal:

Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date:

30/04/2025, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Competitive salary Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave Access to staff health and wellbeing support Personal development and career progression Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility:

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

P

lease Note

: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply

: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.


Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.