Social Worker - Secure Estate, Parc Prison
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £37,280 i £46,142 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bridgend, CF31 4WB |
| Cwmni: | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 18259_CBC |
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37 hours per week
Fixed Term up to 12 months
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding social work role? Have you ever thought about working within a prison environment? If so, then we might have just the job for you. We are currently looking for a qualified social worker on a full-time basis, fixed term for 12 months.
Prisons are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work - if you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day, then this is the place to be.
HMP Parc is a Category B men's prison holding both sentenced and remanded prisoners. With an operational capacity of around 2000 and a dedicated wing for older and disabled prisoners, HMP Parc is one of the largest and most modern prisons in the UK. The prison is located at Junction 36 of the M4, 5 minutes from the centre of Bridgend and 20 minutes from both Cardiff and Swansea.
The role will be an experience like no other. The role involves assessing, planning and delivering the social care needs to some complex patients with a wide range of both physical and mental health needs. Full training and support are provided.
You will be a key member of a Social Care team which also includes Social Workers, occupation therapist and care staff. as the social worker in the team, you can expect to be involved in the assessment and review if those in receipt of care and support alongside attendance at multi agency meetings. Multi-professional working, effective communication and team working skills are essential as well as excellent record keeping skills.
please note this post is also subject to G4S/ HMPPS vetting given the nature of the role.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity then please contact Charlotte Pickin, Social work service manager Charlotte.Pickin@bridgend.gov.uk
Visits to the prison and a chance to chat with the current post-holder can be arranged
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 28 January 2026
Shortlisting Date: 30 January 2026
Interview Date: 06 February 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
Fixed Term up to 12 months
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding social work role? Have you ever thought about working within a prison environment? If so, then we might have just the job for you. We are currently looking for a qualified social worker on a full-time basis, fixed term for 12 months.
Prisons are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work - if you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day, then this is the place to be.
HMP Parc is a Category B men's prison holding both sentenced and remanded prisoners. With an operational capacity of around 2000 and a dedicated wing for older and disabled prisoners, HMP Parc is one of the largest and most modern prisons in the UK. The prison is located at Junction 36 of the M4, 5 minutes from the centre of Bridgend and 20 minutes from both Cardiff and Swansea.
The role will be an experience like no other. The role involves assessing, planning and delivering the social care needs to some complex patients with a wide range of both physical and mental health needs. Full training and support are provided.
You will be a key member of a Social Care team which also includes Social Workers, occupation therapist and care staff. as the social worker in the team, you can expect to be involved in the assessment and review if those in receipt of care and support alongside attendance at multi agency meetings. Multi-professional working, effective communication and team working skills are essential as well as excellent record keeping skills.
please note this post is also subject to G4S/ HMPPS vetting given the nature of the role.
If you are interested in this unique opportunity then please contact Charlotte Pickin, Social work service manager Charlotte.Pickin@bridgend.gov.uk
Visits to the prison and a chance to chat with the current post-holder can be arranged
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 28 January 2026
Shortlisting Date: 30 January 2026
Interview Date: 06 February 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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