Policy Officer

Policy Officer (Social Care) - Internal Only

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

An opportunity has arisen within the Social Service and Well Being directorate for a full time Policy Officer. The successful candidate will work to develop, review and refresh policies, procedures and guidance pertaining to Adults and Childrens Social Care, ensuring they are compliant with relevant local, Welsh and UK legislation, regulation, guidance and practice.

The post holder will also co‑coordinate consultation and engagement with stakeholders and provide policy advice and support to Children and Adults Senior Management Teams and staff across the Social Services & Wellbeing Directorate.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.