Senior Social Worker - Child Protection and Court Team

Senior Social Worker
- Child Protection and Court Team

Location Civic Centre, Pontypool

Salary £46,579 - £51,928 | Grade 9 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Package Permanent Job category/type Children Social Services, Children and Family Services Date posted 25/09/2026 Job reference REQ
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INTERNAL JOB. This vacancy is only available to Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC) employees and agency workers currently engaged with TCBC.

Senior Social Worker
- Child Portection and Court Team

Are you ready to have a positive impact on children and families? As a Senior Social Worker in our Child Protection / Court Team, you’ll play a central role in safeguarding children and supporting their well‑being. Your skills and leadership will help shape better outcomes, working with dedicated colleagues to deliver high standards of care.

Join us to champion a strength‑based, trauma‑informed approach that empowers children and families. You’ll collaborate closely with families, communities and professionals, supporting lasting improvements and promoting reunification when safe.

This role is unique in its focus on complex court work, risk assessment and management, and direct work with families in challenging circumstances. You’ll handle a varied caseload, mentor staff, and represent the team at key meetings, influencing decisions for children aged 0‑15 years.

If you’re an experienced practitioner committed to child welfare and ready to motivate others, we’d love you to join our supportive team. Make your next career move count and help us build brighter futures—

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 neurodivergent, 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.

Registration with Social Care Wales is required for this position.

Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB