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 Worker - Parenting Assessment and Court Team

Job Reference

: CHCS00042D1AGE

Location:

Rhyl / Hybrid working

Salary:

Grade 8 - 9 36,363 - 42,839 per annum (Salary on appointment will be in accordance with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience) Up to 8,000 Relocation Allowance

Hours:

37 per week/Flexible/Part time and job share will be considered

Contract:

Permanent

Essential Requirements

Registration with Social Care Wales as a social worker is an essential requirement.

Applicants must hold a qualification in social work i.e. degree or social work predecessor e.g. DipSW.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified child care Social Worker to join our Parenting Assessment and Court Team. We are looking for candidates who are committed to achieving the very best outcomes for vulnerable children and families. Hearing the voice of the child and working collaboratively with families is at the heart of what we do. Operating as One Service, we work closely with colleagues across Denbighshire and boast our own in house Therapeutic and Waking Hours Services and Family Resource Centres.

Staff are provided with regular reflective supervision from a highly experienced team manager. Flexible and hybrid working is supported with staff wellbeing high on our agenda. Opportunities for professional development such as through Practice Teaching or specialist parenting assessment training are also offered.

Our service is committed to improving the life chances of the most vulnerable children and young people and their families in Denbighshire, and wherever possible, enabling them to live safely in their communities.

There has never been a better time to join the team here at Denbighshire. We have a number of exciting opportunities for the right candidates to join us in delivering our service objectives.

You will be part of a team who work well together and support each other. You will have access to benefits for staff through the rewards scheme in addition to flexible working to enable work life balance. We will provide you with reflective supervision along with management support, excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme.

Our challenging journey is shaping the future of Children's services, aspiring to be the best. Come and join us to take up the challenge and play a key role within a highly supportive environment, to improve services to children and young people in Denbighshire.

We welcome visits to the departments from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit to meet the team or for an informal discussion, please contact the Team manager: Rosanna Hughes on 01824 712256.

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 working from home or the office 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 Reimbursement of the Social Care Wales registration fee Free parking at the office A full induction, reflective supervision along with management support Excellent training and development opportunities and an established CPD programme.

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,363.00-42,839.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Free or subsidised travel Free parking On-site parking Sabbatical Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you hold a degree in Social Work or Social Work predecessor e.g. DipSW? (Essential requirement for this vacancy) Do you require an employer to provide you with a certificate of sponsorship? (Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship) Are you registered with Social Care Wales as a 'Social Worker' (Essential requirement)?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in RHYL

Application deadline: 07/08/2025
Reference ID: CHCS00042D1AGE