Job Description

37 hours per week



We are seeking a full time qualified Social Worker for the Bridgend Substance Misuse Social Work Team.



As a social worker in the Substance Misuse Social Work Team, you will provide



a timely social work response to adults who live with substance or alcohol



misuse and who may also have a co-existing condition such as poor



mental health.



Using the principles of Motivational Interviewing, you will ensure the delivery of strengths based, outcome focused assessments and interventions.



Working with a multidisciplinary approach you will be to provide a social



work service, including assessment and care planning that will



promote the independence and wellbeing of individuals, their families, and carers, focusing on 'what matters' to people.



Where practicable, you will focus on prevention and self-management, enabling individuals to sustain independence through a combination of assessment, care and support and



other practical interventions.



As a member of the wider Community Drugs and Alcohol Team, you will work closely with health colleagues within the team.



Also you will actively promote the councils person centred, strengths-based and outcome focussed social work practice model.



For an informal discussion please contact Jamie Barnfield on 01656 311299.



Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.



An Enhanced with Adults 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: 15 October 2025



Shortlisting Date: 20 October 2025



Interview Date: 5 & 6 November 2025



Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council



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Job reference
17881
Date posted
25/09/2025
Application closing date
15/10/2025
Location
Bridgend County Borough
Salary
37,280 - 46,142 per annum. Starting point will be determined in line with Progression Framework 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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