Social Worker 1, 2 or 3 - Integrated Network Teams

We follow a Strengths-Based Outcome-Focused model of Social Work. Maximising an individual's emotional wellbeing is seen as key in effective Social Work practice. We incorporate the importance of supporting family and carers into our assessment framework to achieve positive outcomes and encourage wider inclusion in the local community.

We are keen to continue to develop innovative approaches to Social Work practice. We work closely with GP's and other partners, utilising the Contingency Care Model to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and care homes, maximising independence, and choice. The continued development of this dynamic service model will require work on widening partnership opportunities with statutory partners, the third sector and the community of Bridgend.

We are seeking to recruit creative, enthusiastic, ambitious Social Workers on a permanent, full and part-time contract. You will be joining an integrated team which includes Social Workers, District Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietetics, Speech and Language Therapy, Pharmacy and Local Community Co-ordinators. We work closely with our local GP surgeries and third sector partner agencies to assess, support and meet the outcomes of adults impacted by long term, complex, and adverse conditions, as well as their carers and families. Therefore, we are looking for those who are interested in community and therapeutic Social Work practice. The position will be based in one of our three network offices in either Glanrhyd Hospital or Pyle Life Centre (Please note that the part-time post will be in the West Network based in Pyle Life Centre). We will offer focussed and committed development opportunities for the successful candidates.

We encourage informal conversations prior to interview.

For further information, please contact one of the Social Work Team Managers.

Julie Carter- Julie.carter@bridgend.gov.uk (East Network)

Neil Bowen - neil.bowen@bridgend.gov.uk (North Network)

Susan Carlisle - susan.carlisle@bridgend.gov.uk (West Network)

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

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: 7 May 2025

Shortlisting Date: 12 May 2025

Interview Date: 23 May 2025

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