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Children's Social Worker

Job Description

**PERMANENT**

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is committed to supporting children and families with a strengths-based approach, prioritising relationships and building resilience. Following significant investment into our Intake, Family Support, and Placement Teams, we are expanding to ensure manageable caseloads, excellent support, and time to build meaningful connections with children and families.

Joining the Vale means being part of a resourceful and resilient authority that values your wellbeing and professional development. With a committed and supportive workforce, this is an exciting time to make a difference in children's lives and take your career to the next level.

Responsibilities

Depending on your team, your role will involve:

Intake Team:

  • Managing referrals, conducting assessments, and undertaking Section 47 enquiries.
  • Determining whether families require longer-term plans or court involvement.
  • Fast-paced, varied work with immediate impact on children's lives.

Family Support Team:

  • Building longer-term relationships with families, managing risks, and promoting resilience.
  • Supporting families to achieve their goals and manage care and protection plans.
  • Purposeful, relationship-focused work with clear long-term objectives.

Placement Team:

  • Working closely with foster carers, residential settings, and placements to ensure children thrive.

Across all teams, you will work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, manage complex cases, and contribute to positive outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A recognised Degree or Diploma in Social Work (e.g., Degree, DipSW, CQSW).
  • Registration with Social Care Wales.
  • Experience working with children, young people, and families with complex needs.
  • Strong knowledge of The Children Act and other child care legislation and standards.
  • Experience in multi-agency collaboration.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary and enhancement.
  • Manageable caseloads and regular supervision.
  • Hybrid working and a commitment to staff wellbeing.
  • Excellent opportunities for career and personal development.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.