Social Work Assistant - Care Experience Children's Team
Job description
37 hours per week
Bridgend County Borough Council offers a great opportunity for you to further your social care career. We want the best social work assistants 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 Work Assistant to join the Care Experienced Children Team who is as committed as we are in working towards and achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
The Care Experienced Children's Team work in partnership with many agencies including South Wales Police, health, education and the fostering service in order to support families and young people in line with the Social Services & Well Being (Wales) Act 2014, along with safeguarding our most vulnerable children.
The role will include, assisting in the provision of case management services, this will be through a combination of assessments and other practical interventions that assists with the day to day running of the service and achieves positive outcomes for children/young people and the families and carers of children who are looked after by the Local Authority.
Since 2023, Bridgend has implemented the Signs of Safety practice model, you will be given specific training on how this has been implemented into our team. You will be provided with a robust induction, regular supervision and additional support and mentoring when required. Additionally, you will be able to further your career through development opportunities and there is a competitive pathway to progressing to the social work secondment.
For further information surrounding the post please contact Sian Williams on 01656 815211.
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 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: 10 September 2025.
Shortlisting Date: 18 September 2025.
Interview Date: 26 September 2025.
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