Senior Practitioner - 16 Plus Team
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,839.00 to £46,142.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hengoed, Caerphilly County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ0010642 |
Summary
We are recruiting a Senior Practitioner at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 37
Contract Type: 2 x Full Time, Permanent
Location: Tredomen House
Team: 16 Plus Team
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering services to children and young people in accordance with their assessed needs, and based on the assessment plan which has been agreed to meet those needs, and in accordance with statutory and directorate requirements.
You will provide high quality assessment and/or care management to children and families who have been assessed as requiring ongoing intervention while reviewing progress within statutory timescales ensuring plans for children are achieving the identified outcomes.
For the role, we ask that you have:
1. A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification.
2. Up to date knowledge of current legislation and statutory regulations, research and practice in relation to the relevant service area.
3. Experience of multi-agency working.
4. Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Williams on 07971 781534 or email willik19@caerphilly.gov.uk.
Working hours: 37
Contract Type: 2 x Full Time, Permanent
Location: Tredomen House
Team: 16 Plus Team
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering services to children and young people in accordance with their assessed needs, and based on the assessment plan which has been agreed to meet those needs, and in accordance with statutory and directorate requirements.
You will provide high quality assessment and/or care management to children and families who have been assessed as requiring ongoing intervention while reviewing progress within statutory timescales ensuring plans for children are achieving the identified outcomes.
For the role, we ask that you have:
1. A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification.
2. Up to date knowledge of current legislation and statutory regulations, research and practice in relation to the relevant service area.
3. Experience of multi-agency working.
4. Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Williams on 07971 781534 or email willik19@caerphilly.gov.uk.
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