Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Are you a Social Worker looking for a new challenge to help improve people’s lives – if this sounds like you, look no further!

We are seeking an individual who is committed to the outcomes of children and young people, who is anti‑discriminatory and anti‑oppressive and will advocate for children and young people. You will need to be motivated and have good assessment skills if this sounds like you we would really like to hear from you.

Wrexham is a rewarding place to work, we have various hours available, all offered on permanent contracts. In return we will provide a competitive salary of £38,220 – £40,777 per annum, an attractive local authority pension, progression and development to experienced social worker, provided certain criteria is met, plus a Recruitment Incentive payment of £3,300.

The Assessment and Intervention Team (AIT) is a specialist Social Work service responsible for undertaking proportionate and analytical assessments with children and families where there are emerging or identified safeguarding concerns. The team also leads on initial child protection enquiries, ensuring that risk is robustly assessed and that timely, defensible decisions are made in line with statutory expectations.

Our practice is underpinned by a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We work collaboratively with families, building on strengths and resilience to support positive change, while remaining professionally curious and maintaining a clear focus on risk. Where it is safe to do so, we prioritise supporting children to remain within their family networks;

however, we are equally prepared to take decisive action where necessary to secure children’s immediate and long‑term safety.

AIT promotes a reflective and supportive team culture. We recognise the emotional demands of social work practice and actively prioritise staff wellbeing. The team benefits from regular supervision, reflective discussions, and a strong peer support network, enabling practitioners to safely explore complex cases and maintain effective decision‑making. Informal support is equally valued, creating space for staff to debrief and sustain resilience in their roles.

We foster a positive and inclusive team environment, taking opportunities to recognise and celebrate both professional and personal milestones. The team is also actively engaged in community initiatives and fundraising, reflecting our wider commitment to the communities we serve.

We are committed to creating a working environment where practitioners feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver high‑quality practice and achieve meaningful outcomes for children and families.

• An Enhanced DBS check and Social Care Wales registration are required for this post.
• We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, reflecting our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• The Council is committed to developing a bilingual workforce and encourages applications from candidates who can work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than those submitted in English.

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family‑friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work‑life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well‑being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In‑the‑moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health‑boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more…