Work base: Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay
Thrive as a social worker in an environment that gives you the time, support, and professional trust to make a genuine impact on people’s lives
Join Conwy’s Assessment and Support Team and become part of a supportive, ambitious service where manageable caseloads, accessible managers and strong multi-agency support help you focus on meaningful work with children and families.
What you can expect from us
• Manageable caseloads matched to your experience and development • A nine-day fortnight and flexible working opportunities • Regular formal supervision and accessible day-to-day management support • £3,300 welcome payment, paid in two instalments, subject to terms and conditions • Clear professional and career development routes • Access to specialist colleagues and services to support effective direct work• 1-1 Mentoring support
Newly qualified? You will receive structured support as you build your confidence, professional judgement and experience.Already experienced? We will recognise the skills you bring and support you to continue developing through specialist learning, leadership opportunities and clear career pathways.
What you will be doing
As part of our Assessment and Support Team you will build purposeful relationships with children and families, undertake strengths-based assessments, develop and review plans, contribute to safeguarding decision-making and work closely with partner agencies. You will have opportunities to complete meaningful direct work and use your professional judgement to help families make sustainable changes.
You will be part of a service committed to strengthening families, reducing the need for children to become looked after wherever it is safe to do so, and ensuring every child receives the right support at the right time.
Specialist support around you
You will work alongside:
• Embedded family intervention workers• In-house psychologists• ASD Occupational Therapists• Therapeutic workers• Our award-winning Strengthening Families Team• Residential outreach support
This means you will not be expected to manage complex family needs alone. You will have access to specialist knowledge and practical support that helps you maintain a clear focus on the child.
Based at our modern, open-plan Coed Pella offices in Colwyn Bay, you will work closely with partners across Youth Justice, Education, Housing, Adult Services and other key services. This close working environment supports strong relationships, joined-up practice and better outcomes for families.
About you
You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be eligible to register as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales. You will be committed to relationship-based and child-centred practice, able to make sound professional decisions and confident working collaboratively with families, colleagues and partner agencies.
We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced Social Workers. Most importantly, we are looking for people who are reflective, compassionate and committed to achieving positive and lasting outcomes for children.
Interested, but want to know more before applying?
We understand that moving roles is an important decision. For an informal and confidential conversation about the team, the role or the support available, please contact Mark Devereux, Section Manager, on 01492 575259 or at Mark.devereux@conwy.gov.uk
This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.Manager details for informal discussion: Mark Devereux Section Manager (Mark.devereux@conwy.gov.uk / 01492575259)
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.
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We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.
We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).
We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.
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