- Health visiting
- Parenting support
- Speech, language and communication development
- Funded part-time childcare
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our Flying Start Parent Support Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to families by delivering evidence-based techniques and strategies that promote positive outcomes.
What you will do:- Work directly with parents through one-to-one sessions, group activities, and community engagement
- Support families to overcome challenges and access the help they need
- Contribute to a collaborative, multi-agency approach to early intervention
If you are passionate about improving the lives of children and families and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the rolePay Details: Grade 9 (SCP 31 - 35) £41, 771 - £46, 142
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Main Place of Work: Located in Barry but covering the Vale of Glamorgan
Temporary Reason: Welsh Government funding until 31.3.2028
Description:Providing preventative social work support to children, young people and their families or carers with a specific focus on promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.
Supervision of other practitioners within the Parent Support Team.
Key Responsibilities- To professionally manage a caseload consistent with responsibilities and grade, including both 1:1 work and facilitation of a Health and Wellbeing group for parents
- To supervise a small number of practitioners within the Parent Support Team
- To work in partnership with professionals and agencies both across Flying Start, Families First, Mental Health, statutory sector, third sector and relevant independent agencies.
- Provide targeted support to parents within the Flying Start programme.
- Organise and deliver groups, workshops, and activities that promote Health and Wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and partner agencies to ensure holistic support.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service planning and evaluation.
- Promote inclusion and equality in all aspects of service delivery.
About youYou will need:
- A recognised Social Work Qualification
- 2 years post qualified social work within a mental health field
- Experience of supervising others
- Experience of multi-agency/ partnership working
- Knowledge of key Mental Health Legislation in Wales, (e.g. Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014)
- Skilled in engaging and motivating individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Knowledgeable about child development, safeguarding, and family support
- Able to work flexibly, independently, and as part of a team
- Committed to making a positive impact in the community
Additional informationDBS Check Required: Enhanced with Adult/ Child barred lists
Shortlisting date: February 2026
Interview date: February 2026
For Further Information, contact: Jo Card - Parent Support Team Manager jccard@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk , 01446 732180
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
