Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker

Wrexham County Borough Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave 32 days

Wellbeing resources included

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker to join the Fostering Service in Wrexham, North East Wales. The role supports recruitment, assessment, training and ongoing support for a range of foster carers across four dedicated hubs.

The post offers a career grade with progression, a supportive management environment and opportunities to move between hubs to meet service needs. DBS and Welsh registration are required, and bilingual ability is welcomed.

Job description

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker

• Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker

About the Role

37 hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker to join the Fostering Service. The Fostering Service plays a vital role in achieving safe and positive outcomes for children and young people. Some of it’s functions include the recruitment of foster carers, the assessment, training and support of Generic Foster Carers, Champion Foster Carers, Connected Foster Carers, families with Special Guardianship Orders, Supported Lodgings Hosts and When I’m Ready Foster Carers. The Fostering Service comprises of 4 dedicated hubs, each of which have differing functions, roles and responsibilities. As a Social Worker within the Fostering Service, you will be based within one of these dedicated Hubs but could also move between Hubs depending on the needs of the service. The post holder will benefit from supportive colleagues and management and a positive working environment.

We have a career grade for social workers where based on specialist awards/ qualifications or evidenced equivalent skills, knowledge and experience, a successful candidate can be appointed as either Social Worker (G09) or Experienced Social Worker (G10). Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details and confirm at the start of your Experience Statement section of the application form which role you are applying for.

Don’t worry if you don’t currently meet the criteria/ equivalent experience requirements for the Experienced Social Worker role. The Council is committed to the development of its social workers and has in place a supportive management environment and a Social Worker progression framework to support your future career development.

An Enhanced DBS check & Social Care Wales registration is required for this position

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Jones, [e-mail]. 01978 295310

About Us

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The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well-being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In-the-moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health-boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle-related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
  • Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
  • Menopause Café and guidance
  • Unpaid Carer Café and guidance

Contract Type

Relief / Casual Worker

Wrexham