Social Worker - Care Experience Children's Team

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Bridgend is seeking a part-time Social Worker to join the Care Experience Children’s Team. This role focuses on supporting children aged 0-15, helping them navigate through care proceedings and adoption processes. The ideal candidate will have expertise in child protection and case management, as well as proficiency in Welsh. A commitment to a strength-based approach and a supportive work environment are key aspects of this opportunity, which also includes mentoring and training for personal development.

Qualifications

• Ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Valid driving license needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload and provide support to children and families.
• Participate in the duty rota.
• Drive practice of the signs of safety model within the team.

Skills

Welsh language proficiency

Child protection

Case management

Job description

Social Worker – Care Experience Children’s Team

Job description

37 hours per week

There is a vacancy for a part-time social worker (30 hours) in the care experienced team working with 0‑15 year olds on conclusion of care proceedings and those placed for adoption. This is a highly supportive and driven team focused on the voice of the child.

The vision of the team is to facilitate a multi‑agency team around the family to develop and create permanency for children, that helps keep children safe, happy and healthy, supporting relationships and helping children to make sense of their past and current experiences. We will do all of this to build a positive future for the child.

You would work alongside social workers and social work assistants. You will be supported by two deputy team managers, two senior practitioners and team manage. You would case manage a manageable caseload and also be part of the duty rota. You would complete direct work with children and their families helping them to work towards their goals.

The local authority works in the signs of safety approach / signs of stability approach and is focusing on working in this strengths‑based approach with children and families. All new staff will be provided with a suite of training that will support them to develop their practice in line with the principles of the model. As a deputy team manager you would be responsible for driving this practice forward within the team.

If successful you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. As well as this, you will be able to further your career with both developmental and promotional opportunities.

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.

Working in a rewarding and educational environment where staff feel valued is what you can expect with Bridgend County Borough Council as your employer.

For further information on working as a senior practitioner in Bridgend, please contact Sian Williams at [e-mail]

Requirements

• The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh
• 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 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: 07 Ionawr 2026

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