Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.
About the role: It's an exciting time in Children and Young People Services as we continue to make solid progress providing quality, supportive services and effectively manage risk for those children and families who are in need, in need of protection and those children who are 'looked after' by Neath Port Talbot. The team are keen to deliver best practice in line with current policies, procedures and legislation.
We are currently looking for a Consultant Social Worker for the Port Talbot Community Children's Team to support social worker teams and management by leading on complex casework management, providing consultancy services and contributing to strategic initiatives. Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.
The Port Talbot Community Children's Team covers Port Talbot and Afan Valley including Sandfields, Baglan, Skewen, Port Talbot Town, Taibach, Margam, Coed Hirwaun, Velindre, Cwmavon, Dyffryn Rhondda, Cymmer, Croeserw, Abergwynfi, Blaengwynfi and Glyncorrwg. Our team of Social Workers and Practice Support Workers strive to provide support services to children and families with personalised, creative and outcome focused plans.
In addition to recent direct experience working with children and their families, you will need to have a deep understanding of relevant legislation, expertise at forming strategic partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders and skills at using technology to support process and service improvement. A commitment to continuous learning is also important as you will be expected to assist in the production of policies, procedures and professional codes of practice, providing training and coaching as required to individuals and groups.
About you: Do you have:
- A relevant qualification in Social Work?
- Registration with Social Care Wales?
- A minimum of three years post-qualifying experience working with children and young people?
About us: We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you'll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
- Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
- Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
- Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
- Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
- Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
- Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
- Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Robyn Kingston, Team Manager on
Phone: 01639 685261 or Email: r.kingston@npt.gov.uk
DBS requirements: This post is subject to an enhanced with child barred list DBS disclosure
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information: Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
