Social Worker - Parenting Assessment and Court Team
Employer:
Denbighshire County Council
Location:
Rhyl (Hybrid working)
Pay:
£36,363 to £42,839 per year, Grade 8 - 9 (Salary on appointment will be in accordance with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience)
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time (37 per week, flexible and part‑time / job share considered)
Disability Confident:
Yes
Closing Date:
16/11/2025
About this job
Job Reference: CHCS00050D1AGE
Up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance.
Embedded in the Parenting Assessment and Court Team at Denbighshire County Council, you will be part of a supportive, high‑quality service that works closely with families, colleagues and in‑house therapeutic services.
We are looking for a qualified child‑care Social Worker to help achieve the best outcomes for vulnerable children and families. Excited candidates should have a degree or social work predecessor (e.g., DipSW) and a registration with Social Care Wales as a social worker – this is an essential requirement.
On this role you can expect regular reflective supervision from a highly experienced team manager, flexible and hybrid working support, and opportunities for professional development such as Practice Teaching or specialist parenting assessment training.
Our service is committed to improving the life chances of the most vulnerable children and young people in Denbighshire, and wherever possible, enabling them to live safely in their communities.
Benefits
Our rewards scheme offers a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising to 32 days. Other benefits include the Local Government Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), lifestyle savings via DCC Rewards Direct, car salary‑sacrifice and leasing schemes, family‑friendly policies, and free parking at the office.
We also provide a full induction, reflective supervision, management support, excellent training and development opportunities, and an established CPD programme.
How to Apply
To apply for this vacancy, please complete the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website: Denbighshire Council – Apply. Outline on your application how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement. Only applications completed on the website will be considered.
If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you may assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.
We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications.
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