Social Worker - MASH/IAA

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bridgend is seeking an experienced Social Worker for their IAA Team within the MASH. The successful candidate will have a strong background in social work, collaborate with partner agencies, and contribute to positive outcomes for children and families. Opportunities for training and professional development will be provided, along with robust induction and supervision. Welsh language skills are required for this role.

Benefits

Robust induction and support

Development and promotional opportunities

Flexible hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• Experience working within a Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
• Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to greet customers in Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Work within the IAA Team to support families.
• Collaborate with partner agencies like South Wales Police.
• Provide safeguarding for vulnerable children.

Skills

Experience in social work

Ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies

Welsh language skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Social Worker - MASH/IAA
Job description
37 hours per week

Bridgend County Borough Council offers a great opportunity for you to further your social care career. We want the best social workers to join us - this is what our children and families deserve.

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. Join us and you will work in a rewarding environment where staff are valued.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Social Worker to join the Information, Advice & Assistance (IAA) Team that sits within the MASH (Multi-agency Safegaurding Hub) who is as committed as we are in working towards and achieving positive outcomes for children and families. The MASH work is close collaboration with partner agencies such as South Wales Police and Health in order to support families in line with the Social Services & Well Being (Wales) Act 2014, along with safeguarding our most vulnerable children.

We encourage applications from both experienced Social Workers and newly qualified. In return you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. Our Social Work practice model of Signs of Safety is fully implemented within our IAA Service, as such you will receive training and support in this model.

Additionally, you will be able to further your career with both development and promotional opportunities.

For further information surrounding the post please contact Lucy Ward, IAA Team Manager on 01656 642320.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A vetting check by South Wales Police 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: 6 August 2025

Shortlisting Date: 11 August 2025

Interview Date: 28 August 2025

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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