Support Worker CP​/Court Team, Support Worker Plus Team

Would you like to work for a modernising Authority with strong strategic direction and a clear vision for Social Services?

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has that and can offer the right person the opportunity to join a professional, dedicated team of individuals, alongside the following:

• Managed and manageable workloads
• Guidance and professional support
• Regular supervision
• Continuous professional development
• Departmental commitment to deliver efficient and effective quality services.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive

pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Child and Adult Barred List.

Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

At Blaenau Gwent, we are passionate about the work we do and the impact we have. We empower our staff to make meaningful changes and take action to enhance our services.

As a support worker in Blaenau Gwent’s CP/COURT TEAM you will be expected to provide assistance to the social workers to undertake Section 47 assessments, complete consent-based integrated assessments and case manage Care and support plans.

You will be expected to assist and empower service users to develop their potential for independence and enable them to exercise choices wherever possible.

You will ensure the implementation of agreed plans, offer informative transitions to the receiving team or service, all whilst offering clear and open communication to families, carers and associated professionals and partner agencies.

Qualifications essential to the role are NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field and 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.

Essential knowledge/skills include, but are not restricted to:

• Knowledge of current legislation, guidance regulations and standards
• Experience of working with children and their families in a statutory setting or within a voluntary organisation.
• An understanding of child development
• An understanding of safeguarding children practices and procedures
• Excellent communication and report writing skills for a variety of audiences
• Able to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently when required, showing drive and initiative
• I.T. literate
• Negotiation and mediation skills when working with families and other agencies

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For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Insert recruiting manager contact details

Closing Date: 09/03/2026 At 12:00 midnight

Interview Date: 18th and 19th March 2026