Permanent Job Advert: Social Worker - Special Guardianship (Placement Team) | Vale of Glamorgan Council Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Worker with a passion for achieving permanence for children through Special Guardianship? The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a committed Social Worker to join their Placement Team, with a specialist focus on Special Guardianship. This is a crucial permanent opportunity to provide stability and security for children who cannot return to their birth parents. Salary: £34,834 - £43,421 per annum (depending on experience) About the Role: As a Social Worker specialising in Special Guardianship within the Placement Team, you will play a key role in assessing, supporting, and reviewing Special Guardianship arrangements. Your work will ensure children achieve stability within their wider family networks, providing a permanent home while maintaining appropriate family links. Your responsibilities will typically include: Completing robust Special Guardianship Assessments (SGOs) and viability assessments for connected persons, assessing their suitability to care for children long-term. Preparing and presenting comprehensive assessments to the Fostering Panel and, where necessary, providing evidence in court. Developing and reviewing Special Guardianship Support Plans, ensuring they meet the assessed needs of the child and the Special Guardian(s), including financial, therapeutic, an...