Social Work Assistant; Temporary - Kinship & Permanence Team

37 hours per week, Temporary (2‑year grant‑funded).

This temporary 2‑year grant‑funded post is in the Kinship & Permanence team as a Social Work Assistant and focuses on supporting Special Guardians to achieve and maintain permanence for children and young people in their care.

The role involves working closely with staff, managers, other social work teams, and professionals such as education, health and housing. A proven ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships in a multi‑agency environment through excellent communication will support a successful application.

• Support Special Guardians and families, helping children and young people understand their permanence arrangements.
• Conduct reviews of Special Guardianship Support Plans and financial assessments in line with regulatory requirements and local authority policy.
• Provide direct work with children and young people, including lifestory work, therapeutic and emotional support.
• Offer practical support, advice and guidance to Special Guardians as needed.
• Contribute to the development of the service through communication and consultation with Special Guardians and children in their care regarding their experience of the service.
• Attend various children’s and carers’ events that are held annually.

• Evidence of experience and knowledge of working with Special Guardians/kinship carers, children/young people and their families in a strength‑based and compassionate way.
• Strong communication skills and an ability to build collaborative working relationships with multi‑agency partners.
• Ability to greet customers through Welsh.
• Enhanced Children and Adults Barred List DBS check.
• Commitment to protecting children, young people or adults at risk (core responsibility of all council employees).
• Previous training in the Signs of Safety model is not required; training will be provided.

• Convenient flexible working and hybrid working model, allowing you to maximise your time in line with your personal priorities.
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, which includes a confidential 24/7 counselling line and support specialists.
• Access to a generous pension scheme and exclusive discounts and rewards.
• A monthly Health and Wellbeing newsletter with various initiatives and strategies to raise awareness and encourage a healthy workplace.
• Robust induction, high‑quality regular supervision and professional encouragement to access training and development opportunities.

Schedule:

37 hours per week. Hybrid working in accordance with the Council's Hybrid Working Policy.