Social Work Assistant

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bywell; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking two Social Work Assistants to join the Central locality team. The role involves case work, care and support assessments, and providing information, advice, and assistance under the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. A Welsh language ability is required, along with a DBS check and a valid driving licence.

Hybrid working arrangements apply. These permanent, full-time positions require 37 hours per week and a commitment to working in

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and their families.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to partnership to provide quality services.
• Flexible approach and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake case work, care and support assessments and information, Advice and Assistance under the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.
• Support colleagues with complex cases and undertake specific case-related tasks.
• Demonstrate good communication and organisational skills and a flexible approach to work.

Skills

Welsh language

Children & families experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Social Work Assistant - Locality Hub (Central/North/East/West)

Bridgend County Borough Council

• Location: Bridgend
• Salary: £32,578-33,673 per year
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Posted: 13 hours ago

37 hours per week

Two Social Work Assistant posts have become available required to join the Central locality team. You will have experience of working with children and their families and be committed to working in partnership to provide quality services.

You will be required to undertake case work, care and support assessments and the provision of information, Advice and Assistance in accordance with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. You will also be expected to support colleagues with complex cases and undertake specific case-related tasks. You will need to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to your work and a commitment to team working.

The satisfactory outcome of a criminal record check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this position.

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 with Children's Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is a requirement for this post.

The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 09 September 2026

Shortlisting Date: 11 September 2026

Interview Date: 18 September 2026