Social Worker – Child Disability & Transition (Hybrid)

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Child Disability and Transition team in Bridgend, Wales. The role focuses on assessing and supporting disabled children, young people and adults, handling complex cases and transitions to adulthood.

You will have a recognised social work qualification and experience in children or adult services. Newly qualified applicants are welcome; hybrid working is available under our policy. Welsh language ability is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of complex needs of disabled children/young people/adults and their families
• Experience in children or adult services and desire to specialise in disability work

Responsibilities

• Assess and support disabled children/young people and their families across Bridgend.
• Frontline assessment and case management for complex needs or safeguarding concerns.
• Manage both children and adult cases within a single team where possible.
• Provide high quality supervision, training and mentoring support.
• Contribute to a person-centred approach and transition planning into adulthood.

Job description

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Child Disability and Transition team in Bridgend, Wales. The role focuses on assessing and supporting disabled children, young people and adults, handling complex cases and transitions to adulthood.

You will have a recognised social work qualification and experience in children or adult services. Newly qualified applicants are welcome; hybrid working is available under our policy. Welsh language ability is advantageous.