Participation Officer


Company:	TGP Cymru
Salary:	from £8,027.03 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	CF31 1JD
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

TGP Cymru has been providing services to vulnerable children, young people and families across Wales for 24 years.

We provide a range of services across Wales including Independent Professional Advocacy Services to children and parents, family group meetings and participation opportunities.

We are currently recruiting a Participation Officer to work in Bridgend.

Participation Officer

£27,000 per annum pro rata (£8,027.03 per annum)

Part-time 11 hours

Candidates must have an interest in promoting children’s rights, experience of direct work with children and young people and have a good understanding of participative practices, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate TGP Cymru values. Values are important to us, and we are seeking candidates who believe in our values as much as we do.

If you would like to be part of a team committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families and are keen to work for a progressive, forward-thinking organisation, please apply. Training will be provided.

For more details and an informal discussion, please contact Angie Felkin-Heins on 07930 204 582 or email angela.felkin-heins@tgpcymru.org.uk

An application form and Job Description are available from our website at https://www.tgpcymru.org.uk/get-involved/jobs/

To formally apply please return a completed application form to hradmin@tgpcymru.org.uk by the closing date.

(We can only accept CVs with a completed application form).

Please note TGP Cymru normally appoint at the beginning of the salary scale

CLOSING DATE for receipt of completed application forms: 12.00 noon on 13.11.26

INTERVIEW DATE: 24.11.26

Pay: From £8,027.03 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company pension

Sick pay

Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bridgend CF31 1JD

Essential requirements

Skills and abilities / competencies The post holder will be able to • Produce quality results in a service-orientated and timely manner and is committed to deliver agreed outcomes • Work well with colleagues and partners and acknowledge the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds of others • Plan and organise work and manage time effectively • Communicate effectively i.e. express information and ideas in a clear, concise and accurate manner; listens actively and ensures information is shared. • Be open to new approaches and ideas, respond positively to change and adapt quickly to new situations • Seek opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth Knowledge / Experience The postholder will be able to demonstrate a sound understanding and record of achievement in the following: • Participation / Consultation • Children’s rights • Working in partnership with children / young people • Working with children / young people to identify how and by whom they wish to be represented • Safeguarding • Corporate Parenting Other • Display TGP Cymru values and behaviours at all times and actively promote them in others • Commitment to equality and diversity • Full driving licence and have access to transport (In certain circumstances consideration may be given to applicants who as a consequence of a disability are unable to drive.) • Ability to speak Welsh (desirable)

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