Support Worker

Support Worker Barry, Wales

Vale of Glamorgan Council
Full Time Barry, Wales 22777 - 24496 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

About us


The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Children and Young People Services Division seeks to put individuals at the heart of their own care, no matter why they need social care support. We want to offer children, young people and their families the right help at the right time, to help them to be happy and safe, and to have the best opportunities in life.

Within the Vale of Glamorgan, practitioners are able to make a real difference. We are resourceful and resilient, committed to development and keen to embrace new ideas. Building on widely acknowledged strengths, you will be supported by able and committed teams with a proven capacity for good service delivery.

Children and Young People Services are investing in their workforce and creating 5 new Support Worker posts across their statutory teams. Successful candidates will be matched to teams according to their skills and experience and areas of interest.

All of our staff have access to excellent training and support.


About the role


Pay Details:
Grade 5, SCP 8 – 12, £22,777 – £24,496 per annum

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours

Monday – Thursday 8.30 – 5.00

Friday 8.30 – 4.30

These roles require individuals to work flexibly, including out of hours as required.

Main Place of Work: You will have access to office space in Barry and work across the Vale of Glamorgan, including the opportunity to work from home according to the needs of the service.

Description:

As a Support Worker, you will support children, young people and their families/carers, in line with the relevant legislation, guidance, regulations and national standards. You will work independently, and as part of a multi-agency team, undertaking direct work with children, young people and families to enable them to achieve the outcomes they want to and that meet their needs.


About you


You will need:

  • Experience of working directly with children, young people and their families / carers.
  • Experience of making and sustaining relationships.
  • Awareness of the Children Act 1989 and the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
  • Awareness of safeguarding procedures.


Additional information


A DBS Check is required.

For further information, please telephone 01446 725202 and ask to speak with:

Karen Conway Operational Manager or Lucy Treby Service Development Officer

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.


Job Reference: SS00603

Support Worker
Vale of Glamorgan Council

www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Barry, United Kingdom
Neil Moore
$25 to $50 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Government
Regional Agencies
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