Social Worker - Youth Pathways; Hybrid

Job details

Salary £39,152 - £45,091 Pro Rata | Grade 8

Contractual hours 37. Basis Full Time Package Permanent. 1x 37 hours (Full-time), 1x 32 hours (Part-time).

Job category/type:
Children Social Services, Children and Family Services

Date posted: 07/07/2026

Job reference: REQ
006454

Social Worker positions (x2) within the TYPSS 15+ team.

We look to appoint:

• 1 32‑hour Social Worker (hybrid working)
• 1 Full‑time Social Worker (hybrid working)

We support Young People between 15‑25 with complex support needs. The team works with

• Children looked after
• Young People subject to child‑protection plans
• Young People at the edge of care

The primary focus is to offer consistent support and prepare them for independence. As a social worker you work closely with Young Persons Advisors, enabling resilience on leaving care through realistic Pathway Plans.

Team structure:

• 1 Team Manager
• 2 Assistant Team Managers
• 5 Social Workers
• 5 YPAs
• 2 CSWs
• 1 Drop‑in Coordinator

What you’ll gain:

• A supportive, experienced, and committed team environment
• Opportunities to develop 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
• Opportunity to develop specialisms – e.g. support of UASCs, CSE/CCE
• Multi‑agency working with key partners within and external to the service
• Development of innovative Young Person‑led practice
• Opportunity to be engaged and involved in practice research opportunities

Working arrangements:

• Minimum two days per week at our office base Pontsychan House, Abersychan
• 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. The core of the team is well established and staffed by experienced practitioners.

Registration with Social Care Wales is required for this post.

We will consider qualifications and attachments as essential criteria in the attached Person Specification. You must demonstrate how you meet those criteria to secure an interview.

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. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neuro‑divergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager.

We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB