Job Description

Social Work Assistant - Fostering Service

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Closing date:

25/11/2025

Reference:

REQ106354


37 hours / Permanent
31,537 - 33,699 *
Penmorfa, Aberaeron
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
We are seeking to recruit energetic, motivated individuals to join our Fostering Service.



In Ceredigion Fostering Service, we are committed to continued development in order to recruit new foster carers and provide support to our existing foster carers, the children and young people in their care.



There will also be opportunity for you to participate in supporting our families who provide Special Guardianship Orders and our newly developed Supported Lodging Scheme.



As a Social Work Assistant, you would work alongside Qualified Social Work staff to undertake allocated tasks, contribute to the development and implementation of a programme of activities and facilitation of support groups.



Our service objective is to work with foster carers to deliver holistic care to children and young people who are unable to reside in their birth family.



As one of the team, you will be provided with regular supervision and offered training opportunities.



This post offers opportunities for individuals who have an interest in social care and provides valuable experience to individuals aspiring to progress to social work training.



We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:


Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location. Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

and Person Specification



For further information please contact Sarah Codner: Sarah.Codner@ceredigion.gov.uk



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.


We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will requirean Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Porth Cynnal - Specialist Through Age Services

Porth Cynnal provides intensive and specialist through-age assessment, care planning and review for those in need of longer term or complex care and support including quality assurance checks court and statutory interventions.



The service consists of the following teams:


Planned Care: Adults and Children's Care and Support and Statutory Interventions' Teams Extended Support: Adult and Children's Disability Team & Mental Capacity Specialist Support Team Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse Team, Youth Justice Statutory Team and IFSS/Edge of Care Team Mental Wellbeing: Mental Health and AMHP Team, School Counselling Team Safeguarding & Quality Improvement: Adult and Children's Safeguarding Team, Independent Reviewing and Quality Assurance Team

Penmorfa

Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.

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Aberaeron

Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.