Social Worker - NPT Youth Justice and Early Intervention Service

Location of post: Base 15, Neath Port Talbot Youth Justice Service, Unit 15, Neath Abbey, Business Park Road, Neath Abbey, SA10 7DR

We are currently looking to recruit a Social Worker in the Youth Justice and Early Intervention Service. You will be part of a committed and multi-agency workforce where the primary function is to work with young people and their family/carers to prevent offending in line with the aims and objectives of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and subsequent legislation, in order to protect the community of Neath Port Talbot. You will provide social work input to case management involving the completion of assessments, report writing and the planning and delivery of interventions with young people involved across prevention and early intervention as well as those subject to statutory orders.

You must possess a relevant qualification in Social Work with relevant experience in Children's Services and/or Youth Justice and be registered with Social Care Wales or an equivalent body.

Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Amanda Turner, Locality Manager, on

Phone: 07968168011 or

Email: [email protected]

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

Closing date: Monday 16 th September, 2024.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure (Adult/Child).

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required for this post.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.