Job Description

37 hours per week



Temporary up to 1 year



An exciting opportunity has arisen to develop a career in social care administration. We currently have a Fostering Service Support Officer post available within Childrens Social Care services in Bridgend.



You would provide a range of business support activities to the Fostering and Placement Service Teams to enable it to meet its statutory obligations and provide timely and effective services, focusing on finding families for children in our care.



As a Fostering Service Support Officer, you will assist Social Workers and Team Managers within the service on a daily basis, working closely with them to deliver effective administrative support in line with statutory requirements as well as agreed departmental standards and procedures.



You will be confident and pro-active, not afraid to use your initiative, with excellent organisation and communication skills. The role requires candidates to possess experience in administrative and/or financial practices/procedures.



Experience of minute taking, or a willingness to learn this skill is required.



Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.



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.



Closing Date: 19 November 2025



Shortlisting Date: 20 November 2025



Interview Date: 1 December 2025



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Job reference
18046
Date posted
30/10/2025
Application closing date
19/11/2025
Location
Bridgend County Borough
Salary
27,254 - 28,142 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Business Support
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