37 Hours per Week
BCBC Social Services and Wellbeing Directorate along with the Education and Family Support Directorate are driving a 'whole system' approach to support children, young people and families.
Our Early Help and Permanence Strategy describes the services available to children, young people and their families within Bridgend. Such services support and enable where possible children and young people to safely remain in the care of their family and\or safely return to their family or an alternative carer at the earliest opportunity.
As part of achieving this goal BCBC has reviewed the role of our Permanence team and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Work Practitioner to join the Service.
Experience of working with children, their carers and families will be essential and you will be committed to working in partnership to provide quality services.
You will proactively progress SGO applications as well as actioning discharges from care. You will also undertake Unified Assessments and will complete Initial Viabilitiy Assessments of potential carers when necessary. Contributing to the development and provision of a range of well supported permanence options for carers and looked after children will be your priorty.
You will need to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to your work and a commitment to team working. A recognised Social Work qualification, and registration with the Care Council for Wales is essential.
Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.
If you are interested in this position and would like more information, please contact Laura Kinsey on Tel 01656 642314 or email laura.kinsey@bridgend.gov.uk Or Elizabeth Walton-James 01656 642073 or email Elizabeth.walton-james@bridgend.gov.uk
For further information on working as a qualified Social Worker in Bridgend, please visit http://www.socialworkbridgend.wales/
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