Salary
Grade 6 | £31,537 - £34,434
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Fixed Term
Package
Fixed term until March 2027
Job category/type
Adult Social Services
Date posted
28/08/2025
Job reference
REQ005710
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REQ005710 Family Intervention Worker - Long Term Planning and Reunification
Fixed Term to end March 2027 (with the possibility of an extension)
You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Family Intervention Worker (FIW) to join our Long-Term Planning and Reunification Team, working with children subject to Care Orders (Section 31 Children Act This is a specialist role focused on supporting children and families to achieve safe and sustainable discharge of care orders, with the aim of reunification or permanence through alternative legal routes.
You will work alongside Social Workers and other professionals to deliver intensive, strengths-based interventions that reduce risk, build parenting capacity, and promote stability. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families, supporting them to thrive outside of statutory care.
Children and Families operate a flexible working policy and 'hybrid' (home/office) working arrangements when appropriate.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact: Claire Worlock,
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.