Social Work Specialist

3 days ago


Bridgend, Bridgend county borough, United Kingdom BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Full time
Job Title: Social Work Specialist

Bridgend County Borough Council offers a unique opportunity for a skilled social worker to join our Child Disability and Transition team. This team specializes in providing support and services to disabled children and young people across the county borough.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage both children and adult cases and gain a wide range of case management experience across the age span within a supportive team. You will have a recognized social work qualification, knowledge and understanding of the complex needs of disabled children and young people/adults and their families. Ideally, you will have experience of working as a social worker in children or adult services and a desire to specialize in working with disabled children and young people/adults.

We are committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. We recognize the importance of a smooth transition into adulthood for disabled children/young people and have restructured our child disability team to ensure that we have a person-centered approach and young people move on to adult services only when they are ready and have a settled plan for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assess and support disabled children/young people/young adults and their families
• Provide high quality support and intervention for those with longer term needs
• Develop and implement effective plans to support the needs of individuals and their families
• Collaborate with other agencies to ensure seamless transitions between services

Requirements:
• Recognized social work qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of the complex needs of disabled children and young people/adults and their families
• Experience of working as a social worker in children or adult services
• Desire to specialize in working with disabled children and young people/adults
• Valid driving licence

Benefits:
• Robust induction and regular supervision
• Additional support and mentoring where required
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Hybrid Working Policy allowing for flexible working arrangements

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