Overview
Social Worker - Housing Outreach Service
Job description
37 hours per week
The post is grant funded until 2031
An exciting opportunity has been created for a Housing Outreach Service Social Worker post in Bridgend.
The role, though a CTM funded position will be based on the postholder being based and linked with the Bridgend Substance Misuse Social Work team.
Responsibilities
* To engage with homeless people and relevant service providers in Bridgend.
* To participate in effective partnership working and engagement and to work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children, young people and adults
* To work in co-production with children, young people, adults, their carers and significant others in undertaking assessments and planning
* To work to appropriate and relevant legislation and guidance.
* To maintain the highest professional standards in the discharge of this post and to uphold the Social Care Wales Code of Professional Practice; and promote to others within the area of responsibility
Service Quality Assurance & Responsibilities
* Meet the requirements of the Service Quality Assurance framework and standards and to:
* Respond to referrals appropriately.
* Undertake assessments in line with the Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales) 2014 with children, adults and their families/carers, identifying outcomes and where required developing care and support plans, which are monitored and reviewed.
* Follow safeguarding and child protection procedure appropriately.
* Work in collaboration with other agencies adopting a multi-disciplinary approach where appropriate.
* Ensure that electronically held records, including case recordings, assessments, care and support plans and reviews are completed and/or updated in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced DBS 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.
Starting point will be determined in line with Progression Framework.
Closing Date: 19 November 2025
Shortlisting Date:
Interview Date:
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
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