[ref. t19420202] Social Worker - EIPH Temporary Maternity Cover
Social Worker - EIPH (Temporary Maternity Cover)
Job description
37 hours per week, however reduced hours will be considered.
Temporary up to 31 March 2026
Salary: £36,124 - £44,711 per annum. Starting point will be determined in line with Progression Framework. A relocation package up to £8,000 will be considered for this post.
We are on an ambitious journey to achieving a truly co productive approach to working with people and their carers. We believe that everyone has strengths, and our mission is to support people to maintain their independence so that they can live their lives well, we believe this starts at the point of first contact with the department.Our “Strengths-Based Model of Practice” supports a multidisciplinary approach to enabling and supporting people who live with issues caused by disability, frailty, and ageing.
We are looking to appoint 1 Social Worker, fixed term for up to 1 year to cover maternity leave, hours will be considered on a full time and part time basis. They will be based within the Early Intervention and Prevention Hub, which includes the short-term social work, community support workers and the front door response in Adult Social Care.The team supports a multi- disciplinary approach, with a focus on adults who have multi-faceted complex needs and cognitive decline. This service focuses on outcomes for individuals, maximising individual potential and minimising risk to independence, with an emphasis on choice and control.
A recognised social work qualification and registration with the Care Council for Wales is essential.
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 Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Temporary up to 12 months or until the post holder returns; whichever is earlier
Closing Date: 12 March 2025.
Shortlisting Date:14 March 2025.
Interview Date: 24 March 2025.
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
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