Job Description

37 hours per week



Temporary up to 9 months or until the post holder returns; whichever is earlier due to Maternity Cover



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. This vacancy has been created as our current senior practitioner is covering the deputy team manager (who is on maternity leave). This will be a temporary post whilst the deputy team manager is on maternity leave.



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 of around 8. 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 Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.



A valid driving licence is 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.



Closing Date: 14 January 2026



Shortlisting Date: 16 January 2026



Interview Date:19 January 2026



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Job reference
18214
Date posted
08/01/2026
Application closing date
14/01/2026
Location
Bridgend County Borough
Salary
52,181- 54,282 per annum (includes a 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 Care - Adults/Children
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