Overview
Placement Support worker - Childrens/Fostering - Fixed Term. 37 hours per week. 6 x Positions Available. Fixed Term up to March 2028.
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive in their homes and communities? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of care-experienced children and their carers? We are looking for committed, proactive individuals to join our Placement Support Team within Bridgends fostering service.
Responsibilities
* Delivering 1:1 and group interventions to children, young people, and their carers
* Supporting with crisis management, behaviour regulation, and placement planning
* Working in partnership with social workers, foster carers, and families
* Chairing family network meetings and contributing to care planning
* Providing continuity of support and advice to foster families
* Participating in an out-of-hours on call rota to support families
You’ll be part of a team that is committed to trauma-informed, relationship-based practice and making a genuine difference every day.
Requirements / Qualifications
* A relevant Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards Level 4)
* Experience of direct work with children, young people, and families
* Knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and current social care legislation
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
* A flexible, strengths-based approach to support work
* A driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
* 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 DBS with Childrens & Adults Barred list check is a requirement for this post
* The councils Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post
* A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post
* Weekend Working, Standby Duties are a requirement of this post
Additional Details
* Closing Date: 15 October 2025
* Shortlisting Date: 17 October 2025
* Interview Date: 31 October & 3 November 2025
Benefits
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Metadata
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Advertising Services
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