Social Worker - Families First
| Posting date: | 06 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,777 to £45,091 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | REQ000090 |
Summary
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, 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
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive
The pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child and Adult Barred List.
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
Closing Date: 21/08/2025 at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: 01/09/2025
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, 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
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive
The pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child and Adult Barred List.
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.
Closing Date: 21/08/2025 at 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: 01/09/2025
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