37 hours a 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 have a multidisciplinary approach to enabling and supporting people who live with issues caused by disability, frailty and ageing.
You will be part of a management team overseeing short term social work response that includes the hospital social work team as part of the Community Resource Team in Bridgend County Borough, who delivering social work support to adults within the hospital environment. We aim to improve access to information and advice, enabling health and social care and support pathways for people affected by frailty and ageing. This service focuses on outcomes for individuals, maximising individual potential and minimising risk to independence, with an emphasis on choice and control. As a member of the management team within the Community Resource Team you will share with other senior staff the responsibility for the effective operation of the service and participate in its ongoing development.
A recognised social work qualification and registration with the Care Council for Wales is essential.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: Friday 17 December 2021
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