Social Worker 1 & 3 - Substance misuse

The local authority is committed to drawing on the growing evidence base to developing innovative services which work effectively with families who suffer from multiple symptoms of social exclusion and subsequently depend significantly on a wide range of public services.

Within this context, an exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of co-located multi-agency child and family services. We are seeking a Social Worker to join our family intervention service who has a 'can do' approach and is committed to the delivery and development of evidence based methods of intervention. The successful candidate will possess the drive to improve sustainable outcomes for families facing multiple and complex difficulties.

The role involves working with Children and Young people where substance use has become problematic. The work will be undertaken in their own homes and communities, developing responsive, tailored packages of support in line with assessed and identified need and agreeing with family members realistic and sustainable goals for change. As a member of a multi-agency team you will focus on building family resilience in order to improve long term outcomes for children, young people and their families.

This is an exciting opportunity to innovate and develop your skills in evidence based practice with children and families. If you are attracted by this work and are able meet the requirements of the person specification, we look forward to hearing from you.

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 criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

A relocation package up to £8,000 will be considered for this post.

Closing Date: 11 June 2025

Shortlisting Date: 13 June 2025

Interview Date: 23 June 2025

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