Working Denbighshire Placement Officer
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17.47 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Location: | Rhyl, Denbighshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OR20027 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Working Denbighshire Placement Officer to join our client based with Denbighshire County Council.
Location: East Parade, Rhyl, LL18 3AH
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 26 January 2026
Duration: Initially for 3 months with possible extension
Pay Rate: £17.47 per hour PAYE
Work Pattern: Minimum of 3 days per week on site
About the Client
Denbighshire County Council’s Housing & Communities service is committed to building resilient communities and tackling poverty through its Working Denbighshire Strategic Framework. The programme supports citizens to overcome barriers, develop skills, and progress into sustainable employment. The Employer Engagement Team plays a key role in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support that empowers individuals to move closer to work and long‑term stability.
The Role
As a Working Denbighshire Placement Officer, you will provide enhanced employment‑focused support to participants aged 16+ while they are on their work placement. You will deliver 1:1 mentoring, coaching, and strengths‑based guidance to help individuals overcome barriers, develop new skills, and progress towards sustainable employment.
You will work collaboratively with employers, internal teams, and partner agencies to ensure placements are meaningful, supportive, and aligned with each participant’s goals. The role requires excellent relationship‑building skills, strong organisational ability, and a commitment to empowering people through a person‑centred approach.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored 1:1 support throughout their placement
Deliver strengths‑based assessments, personal profiles, and outcome‑focused action plans
Mentor and coach participants to build confidence, develop skills, and overcome barriers
Maintain regular contact with employers to ensure placements run smoothly and issues are resolved
Complete risk assessments and risk management plans in line with safeguarding and lone‑working procedures
Carry out formal reviews, capturing progress, challenges, and development needs
Provide case studies and performance information for monitoring and reporting
Maintain accurate records, ensuring compliance with data protection and audit requirements
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to support participant progression
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery
Candidate Requirements
Relevant qualification (e.g., Youth & Community Work, Social Work, Employability, Mentoring/Coaching) or substantial experience supporting vulnerable individuals
Experience providing mentoring or intensive support to people with multiple or complex needs
Strong understanding of poverty, social disadvantage, and barriers to employment
Experience completing strengths‑based assessments, action plans, and reviews
Experience working with statutory, voluntary, and private sector partners
Ability to manage databases, maintain accurate records, and meet reporting requirements
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and motivate others
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work independently
Empathetic, non‑judgemental, and committed to empowering individuals
Willingness to travel across Denbighshire and work flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends
Welsh language skills are desirable
Location: East Parade, Rhyl, LL18 3AH
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 26 January 2026
Duration: Initially for 3 months with possible extension
Pay Rate: £17.47 per hour PAYE
Work Pattern: Minimum of 3 days per week on site
About the Client
Denbighshire County Council’s Housing & Communities service is committed to building resilient communities and tackling poverty through its Working Denbighshire Strategic Framework. The programme supports citizens to overcome barriers, develop skills, and progress into sustainable employment. The Employer Engagement Team plays a key role in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support that empowers individuals to move closer to work and long‑term stability.
The Role
As a Working Denbighshire Placement Officer, you will provide enhanced employment‑focused support to participants aged 16+ while they are on their work placement. You will deliver 1:1 mentoring, coaching, and strengths‑based guidance to help individuals overcome barriers, develop new skills, and progress towards sustainable employment.
You will work collaboratively with employers, internal teams, and partner agencies to ensure placements are meaningful, supportive, and aligned with each participant’s goals. The role requires excellent relationship‑building skills, strong organisational ability, and a commitment to empowering people through a person‑centred approach.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of participants, providing tailored 1:1 support throughout their placement
Deliver strengths‑based assessments, personal profiles, and outcome‑focused action plans
Mentor and coach participants to build confidence, develop skills, and overcome barriers
Maintain regular contact with employers to ensure placements run smoothly and issues are resolved
Complete risk assessments and risk management plans in line with safeguarding and lone‑working procedures
Carry out formal reviews, capturing progress, challenges, and development needs
Provide case studies and performance information for monitoring and reporting
Maintain accurate records, ensuring compliance with data protection and audit requirements
Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to support participant progression
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery
Candidate Requirements
Relevant qualification (e.g., Youth & Community Work, Social Work, Employability, Mentoring/Coaching) or substantial experience supporting vulnerable individuals
Experience providing mentoring or intensive support to people with multiple or complex needs
Strong understanding of poverty, social disadvantage, and barriers to employment
Experience completing strengths‑based assessments, action plans, and reviews
Experience working with statutory, voluntary, and private sector partners
Ability to manage databases, maintain accurate records, and meet reporting requirements
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and motivate others
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work independently
Empathetic, non‑judgemental, and committed to empowering individuals
Willingness to travel across Denbighshire and work flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends
Welsh language skills are desirable