Consultant Social Worker – Hospital Social Work Team, Bridgend County Borough Council
37 hours per week.
Job Description
Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Consultant Social Worker to join our Hospital Social Work Team. The team plays a pivotal role in providing support to adults and their families following admission into hospital, ensuring safe and timely transitions to home or alternative care settings. This role involves working collaboratively with health professionals, undertaking assessments, navigating complex hospital journeys, and connecting individuals with essential community resources. A person‑centred, strengths‑based approach underpins all practice.
Responsibilities
* Lead and model outstanding social work practice within the Hospital Social Work Team.
* Provide expert advice and supervision to team members, including leading practice development and group supervision.
* Undertake research and lead service improvement initiatives.
* Manage a complex caseload, including work related to NHS Continuing Healthcare, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and Court of Protection.
* Work collaboratively with health professionals and community partners to deliver integrated support and positive outcomes.
* Mentor and support colleagues, contribute to training delivery across the service.
* Lead quality assurance and audit activity to support regulatory compliance and service excellence.
* Promote our Strengths‑Based Model of Practice – Working to Achieve Outcomes.
Qualifications & Requirements
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and resourceful consultant social worker who has a passion for innovation, development and coaching others. Essential qualities include strong communication skills, enthusiasm, proficiency in multidisciplinary working, and the ability to assertively build and sustain relationships with key partners.
Knowledge of Welsh and the ability to greet customers in Welsh is a requirement.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Applicants must hold an Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and possess a valid driving licence.
Benefits
* Strong team culture with regular mentoring, supervision and appraisals embedded.
* Comprehensive professional development and support for CPD.
* Option for some hybrid working.
Application Information
Closing Date: 5 November 2025
Shortlisting Date: 12 November 2025
Interview Date: 26 November 2025
The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post.
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