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Our colleagues at the Disclosure and Barring Service have arranged a number of monthly Q&A drop ins.
These sessions are designed to provide advice and guidance and answer your questions about the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This informal workshop is open to all organisations and offers a supportive space to explore topics such as DBS eligibility, referrals, and safeguarding.
Whether you're seeking clarity or just curious to learn more, no question is too small. Come along and get the information you need.
To register please click on the link in the date.

 

Public Appointments

The Welsh Government is committed to improving the diversity of public appointments in Wales.

The Welsh Government Anti-racist Wales Action Plan and Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for Public Appointments sets out a vision and actions aimed at supporting delivery of this key Ministerial priority for Wales.

We are keen to work with our external partners to build a pipeline of individuals who are interested in applying for a board position.

To view the latest advertisements for public appointments in Wales, please visit:

Appointment of Chair - Professional Learning and Leadership Education Wales - Welsh Government

Closing date for the above appointments is 10/10/2025 at 16:00

E-mail:publicappointments@gov.wales

 

Join the Gellideg Foundation Group as a Wellbeing Coordinator, delivering practical person-centred nutrition, cooking  and wellbeing advice to individuals and communities to promote healthier lifestyles.

Application deadline: Thursday October 2nd 2025 at 12pm

Main working location: The Wellbeing Centre, Gellideg, Merthyr Tydfil

In this role you’ll:

Deliver cooking classes to the community to demonstrate healthy food and meal choices that become family staples.

Run workshops which introduce community members to Dr Michael Mosley's "Just One Thing" health improvements and support them to introduce these into their daily lives.

Maintain accurate records, contribute to discussions, participate in training and uphold GFG policy requirements.

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has experience of providing cooking skills and nutritional advice and support with the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment and work independently.
  • Is motivated to help individuals improve their wellbeing and is committed to researching and sharing the learning from “Just One Thing” with others.
  • Demonstrates strong knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion, alongside excellent listening skills and a commitment to person-centred support.

Contract type
To 14th September 2028 with possibility of extension subject to funding

Salary: £28590 per annum. Hours 37. Find more information about the role, and the benefits of working for us at www.gellideg.net  under the News section.

Apply now! Send your CV and a covering letter to marcus@gellideg.net.

In the covering letter please tell us about yourself and give some detail about what healthy snacks and light meals you would demonstrate making to young people and to members of the community to support healthier eating.  

Please be aware that interviews will include a cooking demonstration.

 

Tenovus Cancer Care 

Merthyr Tydfil Shop [CF47 8BL]

Permanent Job: Shop Manager (Charity Retail)

Salary: £23,111.10

 Full Time: 35 hours per week (working 7 hours a day flexibly across the week)

Our Merthyr Tydfil shop’s a much-loved part of the local community with a friendly and thriving shop team. With an Assistant Shop Manager supporting a dedicated group of volunteers the team needs a Shop Manager to lead and inspire them to continue keeping the shop at the heart of the community.

Closing Date: 28th September 2025

Recruitment Process

Please apply with your CV and covering letter addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification via the Tenovus Cancer Care website

Please submit your application as soon as possible as sometimes we do close our adverts early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

You can also visit our Work for us pages that give you more information and a copy of the job description and person specification can be found here: 

https://www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/media/c1qdcmki/shop-manager-jd-july-2022.pdf

 

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