At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to support individuals facing health challenges and promote their independence.
- Company: Bridgend County Borough Council, committed to innovative social work practices.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Welsh language skills are a plus; DBS check required.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your social work skills.
- Qualifications: Passion for community support, social work experience, and a valid driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
37 hours per week. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Integrated Community Network Teams. We work alongside both older and younger adults, who may experience long term challenges around their physical and mental health. Within the networks, we work closely with our health colleagues to enable a holistic assessment to take place, which in turn, enables us to work in partnership to meet personal outcomes.
We strive to enable the people of Bridgend to live their lives as they wish to and ensure voice, choice, independence, and control. We follow a Strengths-Based Outcome-Focused model of Social Work. Maximising an individual's emotional wellbeing is seen as key in effective Social Work practice. We incorporate the importance of supporting family and carers into our assessment framework to achieve positive outcomes and encourage wider inclusion in the local community.
We are keen to continue to develop innovative approaches to Social Work practice. We work closely with GP's and other partners, utilising the Contingency Care Model to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and care homes, maximising independence, and choice. The continued development of this dynamic service model will require work on widening partnership opportunities with statutory partners, the third sector and the community of Bridgend.
We are seeking to recruit a creative, enthusiastic, ambitious Social Worker on a permanent, part-time contract. You will be joining an integrated team which includes Social Workers, District Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietetics, Speech and Language Therapy, Pharmacy and Local Community Co-ordinators. We work closely with our local GP surgeries and third sector partner agencies to assess, and support meet the outcomes of adults impacted by long term, complex, and adverse conditions, as well as their carers and families. Therefore, we are looking for those who are interested in community and therapeutic Social Work practice.
We will offer focussed and committed development opportunities for the successful candidates. 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.
Closing Date: 02 September 2026. Shortlisting Date: 03 September 2026. Interview Date: 17 September 2026.
Social Worker 1, 2 & 3 - North Integrated Cluster Network Team in Bridgend employer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Bridgend County Borough Council is an excellent employer that values community impact and continuous improvement, making it a rewarding place to work for those in the Senior Projects & Performance Lead role. With a strong emphasis on employee development, a supportive work culture, and the opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders, employees can thrive both personally and professionally in this hybrid position. The council's commitment to inclusivity and compliance ensures a meaningful work environment that prioritises the well-being of its staff and the community.
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BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Recruitment Team
