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

Social Care Practitioner - Foster Wales Denbighshire Team

Job reference:

CHCS00040D1MTE

Location:

Based in Rhyl, working across Denbighshire.

Salary:

Grade 7 32,654 - 35,235 per annum

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract:

Fixed Term until 31/03/2028
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join the Foster Wales Denbighshire team within Education & Children Services.

The post will involve providing face to face support to Foster Carers, supporting the work of the Placement and Commissioning Officer as well as the Recruitment and Marketing Officer. In addition, you will work with the wider Social Work team to support the ongoing progress of our Foster Carers learning and development programme.

The post holder will be an integral part of the Foster Wales team who work together to deliver an effective fostering service. The aim of which is to provide a service that supports Denbighshire's Children Looked After to be cared for safely and locally.

Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Julie Fisher - Foster Wales Denbighshire Team Manager on 01824 712821.

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.

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) 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.

Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 30 months

Pay: 32,654.00-35,235.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Free or subsidised travel Sick pay Store discount
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/07/2025
Reference ID: CHCS00040D1MTE