Our Paid Work Placement programme is open now! Start in the world of work!
Are you a school, college or university leaver ready to explore the world of work? If so, we have several exciting opportunities waiting for you!
Our 16 week, 25 hours per week paid work placements are paid at the National Living Wage and are designed to give you the skills, experience and confidence to take your first steps into your chosen career.
These placements are perfect for those who are looking for a stepping stone into employment, are wanting some work experience to add to their CV, or want to try a role before committing to pursuing it.
Why join us? Gain:
- hands-on experience: get involved in real tasks and projects
- mentorship: learn from local government professionals
- skills: build and develop essential skills for your future
Check out the exciting opportunities we have available and see if there’s one that sparks your interest. All placements need to be complete by the end of February 2026 to meet the funding requirements.
Available placements
Trainee Boat Operative
To work under the direct supervision of the Duty Harbour Master in accordance with the weekly work schedule and to operate the mooring vessel / launch / patrol vessel in accordance with the relevant operating instructions.
Support Officer
To support the Hadau Newid Creative Recovery programme, designed to assist people to manage their mental health and wellbeing through structured support, via a range of activities across the week. This includes sessions such as arts and crafts, outdoor pursuits, fishing, bushcraft and singing.
The job purpose is to support the coordinator to ensure that the daily programme runs smoothly, engaging with participants, support in delivery of the sessions if required and relevant administrative tasks.
Leisure Operations Assistant
Ffit Conwy is dedicated to providing customers with an excellent leisure experience at Eirias. Our commitment begins with a warm welcome at reception and extends to maintaining high standard of cleanliness throughout our facilities.
Additionally, our leisure assistant team ensures that fitness and sports equipment is properly set up and taken down, allowing for a seamless and enjoyable visit.
Trainee Assistant IT Officer
Working as a member of the IT Service Desk team: logging and resolving IT issues via the contact centre, chat, emails and face to face; building IT kit, for example laptops, and handing over process to IT users; ensuring all workstations and meeting room kit it set up and functioning for IT users, meetings and training events.
Economic Development Support
To work as part of the Economic Development team and be proactive in supporting the delivery of the ambitions of the Conwy Economic Growth Strategy, the Destination Conwy Management Plan 2023-2029, Creu Conwy - Creating the Spark culture strategy and Welsh Government Regeneration and Visit Wales strategies.
This position offers practical experience in economic development projects, policy analysis, and community engagement.
Strengthening Families Worker
This placement offers a valuable introduction to working in a social support team that helps individuals and families in the community. You will support therapeutic workers by helping prepare activity packs and resources, assisting with simple admin tasks, and occasionally accompanying staff on family visits to observe and learn.
This is a great opportunity to build confidence, communication skills, and an understanding of how social care teams make a difference in people’s lives.
Public Protection Assistant
To support the team to monitor local businesses and environments to ensure they follow health, safety and environmental rules.
This includes assisting with checks, reporting issues and supporting with enforcement tasks under the guidance and supervision of senior staff.
Project Support Officer
This is a great first job for someone who’s organised, friendly and ready to learn. You’ll help the team with a mix of office tasks and community events like job fairs and training sessions.
It’s a varied role where no two days are the same and you’ll get lots of support as you build your skills and confidence.
Ready to apply?
Fill out the application form today and return by email to jobs@conwy.gov.uk by 17 September 2025.
Interviews are planned to take place the week commencing 6 October 2025.
For an informal chat about any of the opportunities contact Cheryl Roberts on 01492 576126 or Rebecca Jones on 01492 576322.
We are committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.
We are committed to our Welsh Language Standards. Applications are welcome in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. All disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. We will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact us on 01492 576129 for further advice.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.