Social Worker - Safeguarding & Legal TeamCouncil

Work base: Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay

Conwy's Safeguarding and Legal team is dedicated to supporting children and their families by ensuring safety and positive outcomes. The team offers a supportive work environment with access to specialized resources and professional development opportunities.

Salaries that fit with experience
We are seeking experienced social workers, with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience. You will meet the Level 3 requirements of the job description.

• You will be paid between £40,777 - £44,075 depending on your experience.
• You will receive a welcome payment of £3,300 with 50% of the payment made in the first monthly pay and the remaining 50% will be paid on the month following successful completion of your probation period (terms and conditions apply).
• Commitment to child safety and support: The team aims to enhance social workers' capacity by reducing caseloads and increasing resources to better serve children and families. We provide services for children needing protection, involved in legal proceedings, or adoption planning.
• Supportive work environment: Social workers benefit from a motivated team, experienced managers, regular supervision, and legal advisors. Resources include a residential assessment centre and access to consultant psychologists.

Professional growth and benefits:
We offer flexible working arrangements, including remote work options and a nine-day fortnight, as well as a comprehensive benefits package featuring pension plans, generous leave entitlements, and staff discounts.

Conwy is strongly committed to the social work profession, with dedicated positions focused on social work practice and professional development within our Workforce Service.

If you’d like to find out more, we’d be happy to have an informal chat. Please feel free to contact Jacqui or Angela with any questions or just to get to know us better.

Manager details for informal discussion about the role:
Jacqui Henson-Cubie, Service Manager, 01492 575332, [email protected] 
Angela Longman, Section Manager, 01492 575148, [email protected] 

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to converse at ease with customers in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

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Learn more about our recruitment process by visiting our Recruitment Process Page

We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.

Mae’r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.