At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals to maintain independence and enhance their quality of life.
- Company: Bridgend County Borough Council, committed to a co-productive approach.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Welsh language skills and a valid driving licence are essential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Recognised social work qualification and Care Council for Wales registration required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
30 hours per week. We are on an ambitious journey to achieving a truly co-productive approach to working with people and their carers. We believe that everyone has strengths, and our mission is to support people to maintain their independence so that they can live their lives well. We believe this starts at the point of first contact with the department.
Our "Strengths-Based Model of Practice" supports a multidisciplinary approach to enabling and supporting people who live with issues caused by disability, frailty, and ageing. We are looking to appoint a full-time Social Worker who will be based within the Early Intervention and Prevention Hub, which includes short-term social work, community support workers, and the front door response in Adult Social Care.
The team supports a multi-disciplinary approach, with a focus on adults who have multi-faceted complex needs and cognitive decline. This service focuses on outcomes for individuals, maximising individual potential and minimising risk to independence, with an emphasis on choice and control.
A recognised social work qualification and registration with the Care Council for Wales is essential. 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 Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is a 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: 16 September 2026
Shortlisting Date: 18 September 2026
Interview Date: 28 & 29 September 2026
Social Worker 1 2 & 3 - Early Intervention and Prevention Hub (30 hours) in Bridgend employer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Bridgend County Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With a focus on multi-disciplinary teamwork, this role provides meaningful opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of adults with complex needs, all while enjoying the benefits of a hybrid working model in a vibrant community setting.
Contact Details:
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Recruitment Team
