Mental Health Practitioner à Grande-Bretagne

There is currently an opportunity within Blaenau Gwent for a passionate, committed and driven practitioner to progress their career to the position of Senior Social Work Practitioner. The opportunity is within the North Locality Team, whose primary focus is supporting children/families aged 0 to 14 at the point where ongoing work is determined as the outcome. This involves support provided on a Care and Support Plan, Child Protection Registration, Children Looked After, Court cases and private law cases.

• Provide a high quality service in relation to all aspects of the referral, decision making, assessment and case management process.
• Chair complex meetings and supervise staff; hold more complex cases within the team.
• Deputise in the absence of the team manager and ensure performance and data information is properly collated/recorded on the WCCIS system, monitored in accordance with quarterly reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance, support and leadership to qualified social workers and support workers tasked with assessment and care and support planning for vulnerable children.
• Work with the North Locality team and Statutory Assessment Team with a focus on outcomes, strengths and confident risk management for children from birth to 14.

Blaenau Gwent Council remains committed to its vision to be “a better place to live and work.” The council recognises its commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of future generations and enabling children and their families to have opportunities for an exciting and aspirational future. The posts are based in the North Locality team and Statutory Assessment Team.

• A range of support, training and development opportunities; a competitive salary; a staff rewards scheme.
• 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years’ continuous service) plus statutory holidays; option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Access to weekly bite-sized training sessions and a varied package of more intensive training; quarterly News and Networking workshops.
• Regular, formal supervision (at least monthly or more frequently if needed).

Staff feedback highlights include high motivation, a sense of involvement in performance, job satisfaction, supportive line management and being valued for the work done (survey results provided by the organisation).

This position requires Professional Registration. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken, including an Enhanced Disclosure. Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

For information on re-employment and re-engagement of former employees, please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy. For further information or to arrange an information discussion, please contact Victoria Davies at 01495 369534 or via victoria.davies2@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk. Closing Date: 18.09.2025; Interview Date: TBC.