Social Worker - TYPSS 15 Plus Team

Torfaen County Borough Council; Pontypool; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Torfaen County Borough Council in Wales is seeking a Full-time Social Worker for the TYPSS 15 Plus Team, based at Pontsychan House, Abersychan. The role involves working with Young People aged 15-25 on complex support needs, with a focus on independence and pathway planning.

We offer a hybrid working arrangement and a supportive, skilled team. Registration with Social Care Wales is required, and Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Care Wales is required for this post.
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable but not essential.
• You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification.
• Comprehensive screening will be undertaken for successful applicants.

Responsibilities

• Support Young People aged 15-25 with complex needs.
• Develop Pathway Plans that are realistic and meaningful for Young People.
• Collaborate with families, agencies and partners to deliver services.
• Engage in practice research opportunities and reflective supervision.

Job description

Basis Full Time

Job profile for Social Worker - TYPSS 15 Plus Team

Social Worker - TYPSS 15 Plus Team

Pontsychan House 06/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £40,444 - £46,579 | Grade 8 | Contractual hours 37 | Basis Full Time | Package Permanent | Job category/type Children Social Services, Children and Family Services

Job description

The 15+ team within TYPSS is recruiting!

Due to promotion and changes within the team we are looking to appoint:

x1 Full-time Social Worker (hybrid working)

We are seeking to recruit a Social Worker who is motivated and committed to working with Young People.

About the Team

We support Young People between the ages of 15-25 with a range of complex support needs. The team works with

• Children Looked After
• Young People subject to child protection plans
• Young People at the edge of care.

The primary focus of the team is to offer Young People consistent support to prepare them for independence. As a social worker in the team you would be working closely with our Young Persons Advisors with a focus on enabling Young People to develop resilience upon leaving care. This will include compiling of Pathway Plans that are realistic and meaningful for Young People.

The team has a strong focus on ensuring we are fulfilling our duties to Young People as their corporate parents and broadening their horizons.

We believe that every Young Person has potential and that as their social worker you can be part of their journey to a safe, happy adulthood.

Team Structure:

• 1 Team Manager
• 2 Assistant Team Managers
• 5 Social Workers
• 5 YPAs
• 2 CSWs
• 1 Drop In CoOrdinator

What You’ll Gain

• A supportive, experienced, and committed team environment
• Opportunities to develop your assessment, planning, and intervention skills
• Collaborative work with families, agencies, and partners
• Monthly supervision and peer reflective sessions
• Access to post-qualifying training and wider learning programmes
• Opportunity to develop specialisms - e.g. support of UASCs, CSE/CCE
• Multi Agency working with key partners within and external to the service
• Development of innovative Young Person led practice
• Opportunity to be engaged and involved in practice research opportunities

Working Arrangements

• Minimum two days per week at our office base Pontsychan House, Abersychan
• Flexible and remote working options available
• Use of virtual platforms for meetings and participation

Why Join Us?

We understand the demands of social work and prioritise practitioner wellbeing. You'll be part of a progressive, learning-focused service where your skills and contributions are valued. The core of the team is well established and with very experienced and skilled practitioners.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Kate Phillips, Team Manager. Telephone Number 07973381971 or Email [e-mail]

Registration with Social Care Wales is required for this post.

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

How to find us

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB