Social Worker - 16 Plus

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Gelligaer; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Gelligaer seeks a dedicated Social Worker for its 16 Plus Team. This role focuses on supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care leavers in their transition to adulthood. Successful candidates will have a Social Work qualification and experience in multi-agency environments, ensuring a high-quality service in care management. Salary ranges from £39,152 to £41,771 with an additional market supplement.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales.
• Completion of Consolidation of Practice qualification within the first 3 years of practice if qualified after 1 April 2016.

Responsibilities

• Support looked-after asylum seeking children aged 16 plus in transitioning to adulthood.
• Provide a high-quality service across the assessment and care management process.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience of multi-agency working

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Location: Tredomen House. Team: 16 Plus Team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 with an additional £3,551 annual market supplement. The post is a social work role within the 16plus team, focusing on supporting young people in care who are Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). The role requires you to support looked-after asylum seeking children aged 16 plus in making a successful transition to adulthood, and to support 18+ care leavers in their transition to adulthood while preparing young people for outcomes related to their immigration status. You will provide a high-quality service in relation to all aspects of the assessment and care management process to meet the needs of unaccompanied asylum seeking children and care-experienced young people.

Responsibilities

• Support looked-after asylum seeking children aged 16 plus in transitioning to adulthood.
• Support 18+ care leavers in their transition to adulthood and prepare for outcomes related to immigration status.
• Provide a high-quality service across the assessment and care management process to meet the needs of UASC and care-experienced young people.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor.
• Excellent communication skills with children, young people, their families/carers and professionals.
• Experience of multi-agency working.
• Must be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). Completion of Consolidation of Practice qualification within the first 3 years of practice is mandatory if qualified after 1 April 2016.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Agile working patterns
• Staff discount schemes

Additional information

To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, contact Karen Williams on 07354 168026 or email. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably than English ones. We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants must provide appropriate documentation (e.g., birth certificate, passport, or work permit) in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. If you have difficulty applying online, please contact [e-mail]. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive DBS check will be undertaken on all successful applicants.

You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or transfer from another recognised body). The post attracts a Market Supplement of £3,551 per annum, paid in 12 monthly instalments. Job title: Social Worker - 16 Plus. Job reference: REQ0010449. Date posted: 26/09/2025. Location: Tredomen. Salary Grade 9 (£39,152 SCP 28) - £41,771 (SCP 31), with £3,551 annual market supplement. Contractual hours: 37. Basis: Full time. Job category/type: Social Work.