Posted 16/09/2024
£34,834 - £43,421 per annum
Job Reference: 16797
Salary: £34,834 - £43,421 per annum. Starting point will be determined in line with Progression Framework. A relocation package up to £8,000 will be considered for this post.
Contract Hours: 37 hours per week
Our 16 Plus Team currently has an opportunity for a social worker to join them. The 16 Plus Team work to achieve the best long-term outcomes for the young people they work with. The team strives to support young people making their transition into adulthood an easier and manageable experience.
As a social worker in the 16 Plus Team you will be expected to work in partnership with young people, their carers and other professionals to complete high quality assessments in order to develop outcome focused Pathway Plans. You will support care experienced young people undertaking needs assessments with a focus on transition. You will need to have a genuine interest in working with young people, committed to supporting positive outcomes and a person centred approach to your role. You will become part of an established and settled team. You will receive regular supervision, support and guidance and become part of a motivated and committed team.
The service incorporates both the requirements of the Social Services & Well Being (Wales) Act 2014 along with safeguarding our most vulnerable children and adults.
Bridgend local authority utilises the Signs of Safety model to guide practice and is outcomes focussed in approach. It will be important for the post holder to have experience in these ways of working or be open to engaging learning and demonstrating transferable skills to enable them to practice using this methodology. The local authority is committed to provide comprehensive training to all staff in using the Signs of Safety model.
You will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. Additionally you will be able to further your career with both development and promotional opportunities.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) 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.
Bridgend County Borough Council (Welsh: Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) is the governing body for Bridgend County Borough, one of the Principal Areas of Wales.
Bridgend County Borough and Bridgend County Borough Council came into effect from 1 April 1996, following the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994. Bridgend County Borough Council largely replaced Ogwr Borough Council, though St Brides Major, Ewenny and Wick were transferred from Ogwr to the Vale of Glamorgan.
In November 2014 the council voted to propose a merger with the neighbouring Vale of Glamorgan Council, though this was rejected by the Welsh Government's Public Services Minister, Leighton Andrews, as not meeting the criteria to be able to proceed.
Civic Offices,
Angel St,
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
Bridgend Station 0.8 miles / 20mins walk
Bridgend, Broadlands 0.3 miles / 7mins walk