Social Worker - Care Experience Children’s Team
Social Worker - Care Experience Children’s Team
location_onBridgend County Borough07/01/2026
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Job details
Job details
Salary£42,280 - £51,142 per annum (includes a £5,000 market supplement). Starting point will be determined in line with Progression FrameworkA relocation package up to £8,000 will be considered for this post.Contractual hours37BasisFull timeJob category/typeSocial Work – Adults/ChildrenDate posted11/12/2025Job reference18167
Job description
Job description
37 hours per week
There is a vacancy for a full-time social worker in the care experienced team working with 0-15 year olds on conclusion of care proceedings and those placed for adoption. This is a highly supportive and driven team this is focused on the voice of the child.
The vision of the team is to facilitate a multi-agency team around the family to develop and create permanency for children, that helps keep children safe, happy and healthy, supporting relationships and helping children to make sense of their past and current experiences. We will do all of this to build a positive future for the child.
You would work alongside social worker and social work assistants. You will be supported by two deputy team managers, two senior practitioners and team manage. You would case manage a manageable caseload and also be part of the duty rota. You would complete direct work with children and their families helping them to work towards their goals.
The local authority works in the signs of safety approach/ signs of stability approach and is focusing on working in this strengths-based approach with children and families. All new staff will be provided with a suite of training that will support them to develop their practice in line with the principles of the model. As a deputy team manager you would be responsible for driving this practice forward within the team.
If successful you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. As well as this, you will be able to further your career with both developmental and promotional opportunities.
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.
Working in a rewarding and educational environment where staff feel valued is what you can expect with Bridgend County Borough Council as your employer.