Social Worker 1 or 2 - Children's Social Care

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 workers 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.

Our targeted family support services are co-located with our safeguarding hubs, to provide a continuum of services ranging from early help to intensive provision to families with complex needs. Our Safeguarding teams are located in three community based hubs around the borough. We also have teams who offer expertise in relation to Children with Disabilities and Young People aged 16+ who are entitled to leaving care services.

We are currently remodelling our services to ensure there are a range of pathways for children and young people. Alongside this is a review of our existing fostering services and some new and innovative resources to support foster carer households.

Our MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) will go live in April 2018. This will both incorporate the requirements of the Social Services & Well Being (Wales) Act 2014 along with safeguarding our most vulnerable children and adults.

We encourage applications from both experienced Social Workers and those in their first two years of service. In return you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. Additionally you will be able to further your career with both development and promotional opportunities.

Please note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.

For further information on working as a qualified Social Worker in Bridgend, please visit or contact Jane Cullen or Iain McMillan on

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 February 2019

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