Social Work Assistant

Social Work Assistant - Locality Hub (Central/North/East/West)

Bridgend County Borough Council

• Location: Bridgend


• Salary: £32,578-33,673 per year


• Contract Type: Permanent


• Working Pattern: Full-time


• Posted: 13 hours ago

37 hours per week

Two Social Work Assistant posts have become available required to join the Central locality team. You will have experience of working with children and their families and be committed to working in partnership to provide quality services.

You will be required to undertake case work, care and support assessments and the provision of information, Advice and Assistance in accordance with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. You will also be expected to support colleagues with complex cases and undertake specific case-related tasks. You will need to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to your work and a commitment to team working.

The satisfactory outcome of a criminal record check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this position.

If you are interested in this position and would like more information, please contact Davina Howley, Team Manager, on or email.

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 Children's Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is a 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: 09 September 2026

Shortlisting Date: 11 September 2026

Interview Date: 18 September 2026

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Two Social Work Assistant posts have become available required to join the Central locality team. You will have experience of working with children and their families and be committed to working in partnership to provide quality services.
You will be required to undertake case work, care and support assessments and the provision of information, Advice and Assistance in accordance with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. You will also be expected to support colleagues with complex cases and undertake specific case-related tasks. You will need to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to your work and a commitment to team working.
The satisfactory outcome of a criminal record check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this position., 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 Childrens 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.