Social Worker (Families First)

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Wales is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to empower service users and improve the lives of children and young people. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, collaborating with schools and social services, and ensuring service user participation. The ideal candidate will hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Care Wales. Access to a vehicle for work purposes is required. Closing date for applications is 21/08/2025.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and families.
• Registered with Social Care Wales.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assist and empower service users towards independence.
• Work with schools and social services to improve lives of children.
• Hold a caseload and implement monitoring plans.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Commitment to partnership working

Education

DipSW/degree in social work

Job description

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Children’s Services have exciting opportunities for Social Workers in our Families First Service.

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker to assist and empower service users to develop their potential for independence and enable them to exercise choices wherever possible.

You will work with secondary and primary schools, social services and local partners to improve children’s and young people’s lives by overcoming barriers to learning.

You will hold your own caseload and ensure the implementation of plans and monitor progress that involves service users, carers and professional agencies.

It is essential that you have experience of working with children and families, hold a DipSW/degree or equivalent recognised social work qualification, and be registered with Social Care Wales. Crucially, you are committed to working in partnership with families, your team and other professionals, helping to create somewhere children have a voice and are heard.

So, if you’d like to be part of our future workforce, and build your career with us, we’d like to hear from you!

This post requires a registration with Social Care Wales under the category of Social Care Managers / Social Workers and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with Social Care Wales can be found on the following website https://socialcare.wales

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive

The pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child and Adult Barred List.

Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

About us

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

Closing Date:	21/08/2025 at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date:	01/09/2025