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.
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bout the role: At Neath Port Talbot we want to improve the wellbeing of our children and young people so they have the best start in life.
In Children and Young People Services we like to pride ourselves on being a service that strives for excellence and supports its employees to achieve their potential by incorporating a comprehensive induction programme, providing regular supervision and appraisals, and facilitating ongoing training and development with opportunities for progression throughout the service. Our service shares best practice and supports working groups such as the First Three Years in Practice Group and the Practice Improvement Group.
Staff wellbeing is a priority in Children and Young People's Services and we endeavour to promote this constantly. The successful applicants will join a safeguarding team and have access to established management structure of one Team Manager, four Deputy Team Managers and two Consultant Social Workers; regular supervision (at a minimum of every 28 days); flexible hybrid working arrangements, such as compressed hours; 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 a high quality support whilst also having a healthy work life balance.
The Local Authority strives to recognise staff contribution by means of annual recognition awards and an annual staff conference which celebrates the successes and promotes outstanding practice.
We are continually making solid progress towards our aims of achieving quality, effectively managing risk, and supporting families to make a difference to their lives. This is achieved through the multi-agency use of outcomes focused practice whereby we create a culture of co-production, and place emphasis on what matters to children and their families.
We are currently looking for a Social Worker to join the Children's Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Team based in Neath Annexe. You will be part of a committed and dynamic workforce working alongside families and professionals undertaking assessments in line with the Social Services and Wellbeing Act which focuses on achieving positive outcomes for families, children and young people in NPT. The role also includes undertaking child protection enquires and, when required, managing the case until the initial child protection conference or Initial Court Hearing.
Experienced Social Workers are encouraged to apply and applicants are required to have experience (through placements or work) in Children's Services including undertaking Section 47 investigations, child protection, the public law outline and care proceedings.
If you would like to be part of a service that strives for excellence and supports its employees to achieve their potential, this could be the role for you.
You must possess a relevant qualification in Social Work and be registered with Social Care Wales to be eligible to apply for this post.
About us: We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues' efforts and achievements. We also believe that there's 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'll 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 Carly Crocker, Team Manager on
Email: c.crocker@npt.gov.uk
DBS requirements: - 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 Requirements: 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.
