At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children aged 0-15 in care, working with a dedicated team to ensure their safety and happiness.
- Company: Join a passionate team focused on making a real difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Engage in mentoring and supervision while building your career in social work.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission to create positive futures for children and families.
- Qualifications: Welsh communication skills, driving licence, and commitment to child protection.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 26000 £ per year.
37 hours per week. Social work assistant vacancy in the care experienced team working with 0‑15 year olds on conclusion of care proceedings who are subject to full care orders. The team is highly supportive, driven, and focused on the voice of the child. The vision is to facilitate a multi‑agency team around the family to develop and create permanency for children, keep them safe, happy and healthy, support relationships and help them make sense of their past and current experiences, building a positive future.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside two deputy team managers, two senior practitioners, a team manager, social workers and three other social work assistants.
- Primarily be secondary allocated children, co‑work and support social workers, completing direct work with children, families and carers.
- Engage in a strengths‑based approach using the signs of safety/stability model.
- Participate in induction, supervision, mentoring and professional development.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate in Welsh.
- Enhanced Children’s Barred list criminal record check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.
- Valid driving licence.
- Commitment to child protection responsibilities.
- Willingness to work under the council’s Hybrid Working Policy.
For further information, contact Nicola Bending (Nicola.bending@bridgend.gov.uk).
Social Work Assistant - CECT in Bridgend employer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
As a Social Work Assistant in the care experienced team, you will join a highly supportive and driven environment dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the lives of children aged 0-15. Our commitment to professional development, alongside a collaborative multi-agency approach, ensures that you will have ample opportunities for growth while working towards creating a safe and positive future for vulnerable children. With a focus on the voice of the child and a strong emphasis on teamwork, this role offers a rewarding experience in a location that values both your contributions and well-being.
Contact Details:
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Recruitment Team
