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.
About the role: We currently have an opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Childcare Disability Team to provide a service to disabled children and their families from the point of referral through to transition support and includes Children in Need of a Care and Support Plan, Care Experienced Children and Child Protection and Court work.
The Childcare Disability Team is a well-established and stable team; we have a high level of team morale and staff turn-over remains low. The team consists of experienced Social Workers, Practice Support Workers, Portage Workers and Administrative Support. The successful applicant will have access to established management structures, regular supervision (at a minimum of every 28 days), and access to training for ongoing learning and development opportunities. Neath Port Talbot Children&©s Services has one of the lowest caseloads across Wales, allowing staff the capacity to provide high-quality support. We actively promote and encourage flexible working to ensure employees benefit from having a work/life balance.
About you: Do you have: Recent experience of direct work with children and families? A recognised qualification in Social Work? Registration with Social Care Wales?
About us: We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues efforts and achievements. We also believe that there is life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need. Choose to work for us and you will be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life. - Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance - Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution - Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too) - Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure - Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment - Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme - Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group. If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact Mandy Williams, Team Manager on Phone: 07816929236 or
Email: m.l.williams@npt.gov.uk
This post is subject to an enhanced with child barred list DBS disclosure.
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally 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.
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 skills are not required.
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. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant. 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.