Flying Start Healthy Relationship Social Worker - 18.5 Hours

The focus of this element is around providing tailored support for parents around conflict resolution strategies, and better communication. The Social Worker will deliver group-based support and 1-1 interventions in the home.

Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role
Pay Details: Grade 9, SCP 31 - 35, £40,476 - £44,711
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 18.5 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Barry
Temporary Reason: Welsh Government funding until 31.3.2028

Description: To provide a direct social work service to children, young people and their families/carers, in line with the Flying Start guidance, relevant national standards and local and national legislation and guidance.

About you
You will need:

• 2 years post qualified social work within a field of Healthy Relationships/Domestic Abuse


• Experience of multi agency/ partnership working


• Experience of supervising others


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing


• Ability to assess need, plan work, set priorities and review arrangements


• A Degree in Social Work or recognised equivalent - DipSW, CQSW etc.


• Registration with Social Care Wales


• Solution focused


• Enthusiasm for the post and self-motivated


• Able to manage a demanding workload to given deadlines


• Maintain a flexible approach to work

Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced both adult and child barred list
For Further Information, contact: Joanna Card - Parent Support Team Manager - jccard@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.