Job Description

37 hours per week



There is a vacancy for a senior practitioner in the care experienced team working with 0-15-year-olds on conclusion of care proceedings and those placed for adoption. This is a highly supportive and driven team this is focused on the voice of the child.



The vision of the team is to facilitate a multi-agency team around the family to develop and create permanency for children, that helps keep children safe, happy and healthy, supporting relationships and helping children to make sense of their past and current experiences. We will do all of this to build a positive future for the child.



As a senior practitioner in the team, you would case manage a small caseload. You would also support more newly qualified workers in the team and attend some managers meetings. You would work alongside another senior practitioner, two deputy team manager and team manager to form the management structure for the care experienced children's team. You would be part of building a warm and supportive management structure for the social workers and social work assistants in the team.



The local authority works in the signs of safety approach/ signs of stability approach and is focusing on working in this strengths-based approach with children and families. All new staff will be provided with a suite of training that will support them to develop their practice in line with the principles of the model. As a senior practitioner you would be responsible for driving this practice forward within the team.



If successful you will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, additional support and mentoring where required. As well as this, you will be able to further your career with both developmental and promotional opportunities.



We are a reflective organisation that continuously builds on its strengths and is committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services.



Working in a rewarding and educational environment where staff feel valued is what you can expect with Bridgend County Borough Council as your employer. For further information on working as a senior practitioner in Bridgend, please contact Sian Williams at Sian.Williams1@bridgend.gov.uk



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 & Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.



Closing Date: 06 August 2025



Shortlisting Date: 13 August 2025



Interview Date: 19 August 2025



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Job reference
17766
Date posted
31/07/2025
Application closing date
06/08/2025
Location
Bridgend County Borough Council
Salary
47,181 - 49,282 per annum 5,000 market supplement). A relocation package up to 8,000 will be considered for this post.
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Social Work - Adults/Children
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