Overview
Placement Support worker - Childrens/Fostering - Fixed Term
37 hours per week • 6 x Positions Available • Fixed Term up to March 2028
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive in their homes and communities? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of care-experienced children and their carers? We are looking for committed, proactive individuals to join our Placement Support Team within Bridgend's fostering service.
Responsibilities
- Delivering 1:1 and group interventions to children, young people, and their carers
- Supporting with crisis management, behaviour regulation, and placement planning
- Working in partnership with social workers, foster carers, and families
- Chairing family network meetings and contributing to care planning
- Providing continuity of support and advice to foster families
- Participating in an out-of-hours on call rota to support families
Practice and Approach
You'll be part of a team that is committed to trauma-informed, relationship-based practice and making a genuine difference every day.
Requirements / Qualifications
- A relevant Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards Level 4)
- Experience of direct work with children, young people, and families
- Knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and current social care legislation
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- A flexible, strengths-based approach to support work
- A driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
- The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post
- Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees
- An Enhanced DBS check with Barred List (Children's & Adults) is a requirement for this post
- The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post
- A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post
- Weekend Working and Standby Duties are a requirement of this post
Additional Information
- Closing Date: 15 October 2025
- Shortlisting Date: 17 October 2025
- Interview Date: 31 October & 3 November 2025
- Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council (further details to be provided)
- Job Description & Person Specification (available to applicants)