We are a bilingual Council, and strive to offer a language choice to the public in all their dealings with us.
Part of the job application asks you to state your Welsh language skill level. The advert will let you know exactly why Welsh skills are needed for that particular post, which follow these general guidelines:
- Level 1: This means that you are able to pronounce Welsh place names and people’s names and can understand and say basic greetings and basic phrases.
- Level 2: This means that as well as demonstrating Level 1 spoken Welsh skills, that you are able to give and ask for personal details and basic information; to make simple requests and say a few phrases about yourself in Welsh.
- Level 3: This means that as well as demonstrating Level 1 and Level 2 spoken Welsh skills you are able to converse partly in Welsh but turn to English in discussion and to give detailed information. You can understand and respond to general enquiries and describe people and places using simple phrases in Welsh.
- Level 4: This means that as well as demonstrating Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 spoken Welsh skills you are also able to understand and deal with people in everyday spoken Welsh in most situations, but you may turn to English when dealing with complex situations or terminology.
- Level 5: This means that you are fully conversant in spoken Welsh in all situations.
Check your Welsh language skill level with our online assesment tool (opens in new window/tab).