Mé d'dogfen hon ar gael yn Cymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.
Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker
37 hours per week – Child and Family Teams
Vacant positions in the following locations:
* South – Ty Elai, Williamstown
Grade 11 (£42,839) – Social Worker – Entry Level up to 3 years and registration with Social Care Wales.
Grade 12 (£46,142) – Experienced Social Worker – minimum of 3 years post‑qualifying experience and registration with Social Care Wales.
All Social Workers who work in these teams are eligible to receive a £2,250 market supplement, reviewed in May 2027 and paid pro rata on a monthly basis.
About The Team
We are looking for enthusiastic, committed social workers who have the passion and drive to make a positive difference in children’s lives and who can motivate networks around young people to achieve excellent standards of care and support.
Our Child and Family Teams specialise in care planning for children who require care and support, including cases subject to child protection planning, PLO and Court, and adoption work. A dedicated service enables more focus on risk management to avoid escalation. The overall aim is to reduce the need for PLO, child and family separations, and care proceedings.
What the Role Entails
* Direct care planning for children in need of support and protection.
* Managing child protection and adoption cases, working within the legal and court frameworks.
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, service providers, and families to develop and implement effective care plans.
* Providing support within PLO and Court arrangements, monitoring outcomes, and escalating risks as required.
Qualifications
* Registration with Social Care Wales.
* Minimally 3 years post‑qualifying social work experience for the Experienced Social Worker (Grade 12) post.
* For students: final year students with an expected qualification date this year are welcome to apply for temporary Assessor Care Manager roles.
* Strong understanding of child protection frameworks, risk assessment, and collaborative practice.
Why Work for Us
Working in Rhondda Cynon Taf Children’s Services gives you access to a wide range of staff benefits and extensive learning and development opportunities. We prioritise well‑being, provide manageable workloads, and support you to thrive.
We are rolling out a new Model of Practice focused on relationship building, collaboration, and trauma informed care. This includes evidence‑based training in Collaborative Communication and a bespoke in‑house trauma informed practice programme.
Other Benefits
* Right to request flexible working, including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay.
* Access to other flexible working policies, including a pilot that allows up to 2 non‑working days per month.
* Access to our ‘Reflective spaces’ for collaborative discussion sessions facilitated by a psychologist.
* Access to the Occupational Health Unit and the fully confidential ‘Vivup’ Employee Assistance Programme.
* 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service; option to purchase up to 10 additional days (pro rata).
* Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Additional Council‑wide benefits: Cycle to Work scheme, discounted LeisureForLife membership, and a staff discount Vectis card.
Contact
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Rhiannon Davies, Service Manager – Email- Rhiannon.M.Davies@rctcbc.gov.uk
Additional Information
Those shortlisted for interview will be asked to confirm if they are applying for a Social Worker (GR11) or Experienced Social Worker (GR12) post. Applicants for the Experienced post must provide evidence of registration with Social Care Wales and 3 years post‑qualifying experience.
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff. The successful applicant will also be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Council values diversity and commits to no unlawful discrimination. We support Welsh‑speakers, the Armed Forces, and individuals who have experience in the care system; a guaranteed interview scheme is available for these groups where the applicant meets the essential criteria.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer. Applicants’ applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications in English.
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