Job Description

Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Senior Practitioner (Social Work) Children & Families Support Gateway

Job reference: CHCS00031D1SJE Location: Rhyl / Hybrid working Salary: Grade 10 42,839 - 47,181 per annum Hours: 37 per week Contract: Permanent
The Children & Families Support Gateway is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to the position of Senior Practitioner.

The successful applicant will work within an established team supporting the Team Manger in leading and supervising a group of Information & Advice Officers in delivering a high quality of service to vulnerable children, young people and families in Denbighshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop both your knowledge and management skills in an innovative environment.

A Professional qualification in Social Work and Care Council for Wales registration is essential along with experience of line management and supervision, with a commitment to continuing professional development. Denbighshire County Council work on the PARIS system.

Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references. If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Lisa Atherton, Service Manager on 01824 712834 or Amber Jones, Team Manager 01824 712728.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Flexible and agile working opportunities Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days Local Government Pension Scheme Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc) Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme Family friendly policies

How to Apply?

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.

Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 42,839.00-47,181.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Flexitime Free flu jabs On-site parking Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rhyl LL18 3DP

Application deadline: 14/08/2025
Reference ID: CHCS00031D1SJE