Social Worker - Families First

Contract:                              Fixed Term (until 31st March 2023)

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Children’s Services have exciting opportunities for Social Workers in our Families First Service.

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker to assist and empower service users to develop their potential for independence and enable them to exercise choices wherever possible.

You will work with secondary and primary schools, social services and local partners to improve children’s and young people’s lives by overcoming barriers to learning.

You will hold your own caseload and ensure the implementation of plans and monitor progress that involves service users, carers and professional agencies.

It is essential that you have experience of working with children and families, hold a DipSW/degree or equivalent recognised social work qualification, and be registered with Social Care Wales. Crucially, that you are committed to working in partnership with families, your team and other professionals, helping to create somewhere children have a voice and are heard.

So if you’d like to be part of our future workforce, and build your career with us, we’d like to hear from you!

This post requires a registration with Social Care Wales under the category of Social Care Managers / Social Workers and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with Social Care Wales can be found on the following website https://socialcare.wales

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

Closing Date           26^th May 2022, midnight

Interview Date        9^th June 2022