Social Worker - Long Term Planning and Reunification Team

About the Team

We support children aged 0-15 who are subject to Care or Supervision Orders (Section 31 Children Act 1989). Our mission is to provide security, belonging, and a positive future, whether through rehabilitation with birth families, Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs), adoption, or long-term foster care.

We work in a strengths-based, outcome-focused way to ensure every child has a clear care plan towards permanence.

Team Structure:

• 1 Team Manager
• 2 Assistant Team Managers
• 10 Social Workers
• 5 Family Intervention Workers

What You'll Gain

• A supportive, experienced, and committed team environment
• Opportunities to develop your assessment, planning, and intervention skills
• Collaborative work with families, agencies, and partners
• Monthly supervision and peer reflective sessions
• Access to post-qualifying training and wider learning programmes

Working Arrangements

• Minimum two days per week in our newly refurbished Civic Centre
• Flexible and remote working options available
• Use of virtual platforms for meetings and participation

Why Join Us?
We understand the demands of social work and prioritise practitioner wellbeing. You'll be part of a progressive, learning-focused service where your skills and contributions are valued.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Abigail Vaughan Team Manager. Telephone Number 01495 766618 or Email Abigail.vaughan@torfaen.gov.uk

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.