Senior Social Work Practitioner (Locality Team)

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ebbw Vale is seeking a Senior Social Work Practitioner in the North Locality Team. The role involves delivering high-quality service for children and families, managing complex cases, and providing guidance to junior staff. The authority offers professional development opportunities, competitive salary, and flexible working arrangements. Applications are open until 18.09.2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment and care planning for children aged 0 to 14.
• Ability to chair meetings and supervise staff effectively.
• Strong communication skills for guidance and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service in referral and decision-making processes.
• Chair complex meetings and supervise team members.
• Deputise for the team manager as needed.

Skills

High quality case management

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Professional Registration

Job description

Overview

There is currently an opportunity within Blaenau Gwent for a passionate, committed and driven practitioner to progress their career to the position of Senior Social Work Practitioner. The opportunity is within the North Locality Team, whose primary focus is supporting children/families aged 0 to 14 at the point where ongoing work is determined as the outcome. This involves support provided on a Care and Support Plan, Child Protection Registration, Children Looked After, Court cases and private law cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality service in relation to all aspects of the referral, decision making, assessment and case management process.
• Chair complex meetings and supervise staff; hold more complex cases within the team.
• Deputise in the absence of the team manager and ensure performance and data information is properly collated/recorded on the WCCIS system, monitored in accordance with quarterly reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance, support and leadership to qualified social workers and support workers tasked with assessment and care and support planning for vulnerable children.
• Work with the North Locality team and Statutory Assessment Team with a focus on outcomes, strengths and confident risk management for children from birth to 14.

About Blaenau Gwent

Blaenau Gwent Council remains committed to its vision to be “a better place to live and work.” The council recognises its commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of future generations and enabling children and their families to have opportunities for an exciting and aspirational future. The posts are based in the North Locality team and Statutory Assessment Team.

What We Offer

• A range of support, training and development opportunities; a competitive salary; a staff rewards scheme.
• 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years’ continuous service) plus statutory holidays; option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Access to weekly bite-sized training sessions and a varied package of more intensive training; quarterly News and Networking workshops.
• Regular, formal supervision (at least monthly or more frequently if needed).

Performance and Feedback

Staff feedback highlights include high motivation, a sense of involvement in performance, job satisfaction, supportive line management and being valued for the work done (survey results provided by the organisation).

Requirements and Conditions

This position requires Professional Registration. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken, including an Enhanced Disclosure. Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

Additional Information

For information on re-employment and re-engagement of former employees, please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy. For further information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact Victoria Davies at 01495 369534 or via [e-mail]. Closing Date: 18.09.2025; Interview Date: TBC.