Because great social work starts with balance We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to join our
Childcare Assessment Team - a statutory team dedicated to safeguarding children and supporting families under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
This is a chance to make a real difference while working in a supportive, forward-thinking environment that values
flexibility, wellbeing, and professional growth. We believe excellent social work is built on time, trust, and reflection - and we're committed to helping you thrive.
Why Pembrokeshire? We actively promote sustainable practice through genuinely flexible working arrangements, including:
- Flexible & agile working
- 9-day fortnight - protecting wellbeing and longevity in practice
- A culture that recognises the realities of social work
- Open, honest conversations about workload, balance and career goals
- Reflective supervision and strong peer support
- Clear career pathways and progression
- Opportunities to develop specialist, leadership and educator roles
What's on offer - £3,000 Golden Hello
- £3,000 Professional Competency Payment (eligibility applies)
- £3,000 Temporary Market Supplement
- Generous paid time off - 26 rising to 31 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Comprehensive range of policies designed to support work-life balance
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme with enhanced Employer contribution and option of Additional Voluntary Contribution
- Relocation package up to £8,000
- Live and work in beautiful Pembrokeshire
About the role As part of the Childcare Assessment Team, you will:
- Undertake child protection investigations, assessments and court work
- Manage a varied caseload, including higher-end child in need cases and exploitation concerns
- Work within statutory timescales and contribute to safeguarding children
- Participate in the S.47 JI rota and support the development of specialist teams
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You'll receive
regular supervision, strong managerial support, and access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
What we're looking for - Qualified Social Worker
- Ability to drive and access to a car
- Experience working with children and families
Let's talk We encourage informal conversations about flexibility, workload, career development or relocation before you apply - please contact:
Wendy RodriguesTeam Manager - Child Care Assessment Team, Children's Services, Pembrokeshire County Council
📞 01437 776688
wendy.rodrigues@pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.Employment ChecksThis post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy. Safeguarding Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info - Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
- Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
- Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
- Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are not essential. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
