Overview
Bridgend County Borough Council offers a great opportunity for you to further your social care career. We want the best social workers to join us - this is what our children and families deserve.
We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all Children, Young People and Families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Join us and you will work in a rewarding environment where staff are valued.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Social Worker to join the Information, Advice & Assistance (IAA) Team that sits within the MASH (Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub) who is as committed as we are in working towards and achieving positive outcomes for children and families. The MASH work is close collaboration with partner agencies such as South Wales Police and Health in order to support families in line with the Social Services & Well Being (Wales) Act 2014, along with safeguarding our most vulnerable children.
We encourage applications from both experienced Social Workers and newly qualified. In return you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. Our Social Work practice model of Signs of Safety is fully implemented within our IAA Service, as such you will receive training and support in this model. Additionally, you will be able to further your career with both development and promotional opportunities.
For further information surrounding the post please contact Lucy Ward, IAA Team Manager on 01656 642320. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A vetting check by South Wales Police is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 24 September 2025.
Responsibilities
* Join to apply for the Social Worker - MASH, BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL role at Guardian Jobs.
* Work within the Information, Advice & Assistance (IAA) Team in the MASH to support positive outcomes for children and families.
* Collaborate with partner agencies such as South Wales Police and Health in line with the Social Services & Well Being (Wales) Act 2014.
* Provide safeguarding and support aligned with Signs of Safety within the IAA Service.
* Participate in induction, supervision, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience as a Social Worker, or newly qualified applicants welcomed.
* Welsh language ability to greet customers is a requirement for this post.
* Enhanced DBS check with Barred List for Children is required.
* Vetting check by South Wales Police is required.
* A valid driving licence is required.
* Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children, young people or adults at risk.
* Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post.
Benefits
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
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