INTERNAL JOB. This vacancy is only available to Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC) employees and agency workers currently engaged with TCBC.
Are you passionate about making a positive difference to children and families? We are looking for a Community Support Worker to join our Child Protection / Court Team, working alongside social workers to safeguard children aged 0–15 who are subject to child protection planning or public law care proceedings.
Using a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, you will build trusting relationships with children and families, undertake direct work and additional visits, and provide practical support to help families make lasting change. You will promote children’s safety, stability and well-being while ensuring their wishes, feelings and experiences remain central to the work.
The role includes supporting families to put child protection plans into practice, observing and reporting changes that may affect a child’s safety, assisting with safe family-time arrangements, and helping parents develop their skills and access appropriate services. You will also contribute clear observations and reports to child protection and court work, maintain accurate records, and work closely with partner agencies.
You will have relevant experience of supporting children and families, a sound understanding of safeguarding and risk, and the ability to assess situations, identify needs and find practical solutions. You will be organised, resilient and able to work both independently and as part of a multi-agency team, including during periods of crisis or challenge. A Level 4 social care qualification is required, or a willingness to work towards one. If you are committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families, we would welcome your application.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Katie Baker 01495 761647.
You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.
Registration with Social Care Wales is required for this position.
