Bridgend County Borough Council / Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Location
Bridgend
All areas
Job details
Contract hours
Full Time
Pay
£37280 - 8000 per year
Area of care
Social Care
Workplace
Social Work Services / Social Services
Job role
Social Worker
Job description
37 hours per week
Temporary up to 2 years in line with funding
An exciting opportunity has been created for a Housing Outreach Service Social Worker post In Bridgend.
The role, though a CTM funded position will be based on the postholder being based and linked with the Bridgend Substance Misuse Social Work team.
The main functions of the post are:
To engage with homeless people and relevant service providers in Bridgend.
To participate in effective partnership working and engagement and to work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children, young people and adults
To work in co-production with children, young people, adults, their carers and significant others in undertaking assessments and planning
To work to appropriate and relevant legislation and guidance.
To maintain the highest professional standards in the discharge of this post and to uphold the Social Care Wales Code of Professional Practice; and promote to others within the area of responsibility
Meet the requirements of the Service Quality Assurance framework and standards and to:
Respond to referrals appropriately.
- Undertake assessments in line with the Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales) 2014 with children, adults and their families/carers, identifying outcomes and where required developing care and support plans, which are monitored and reviewed.
Follow safeguarding and child protection procedure appropriately.
Work in collaboration with other agencies adopting a multi-disciplinary approach where appropriate.
Ensure that electronically held records, including case recordings, assessments, care and support plans and reviews are completed and/or updated in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
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.
Starting point will be determined in line with Progression Framework.
Closing Date: 17 December 2025
Shortlisting Date: 8 January 2026
Interview Date: 26 January 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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