Social Worker (Family Support & Intervention)

Who You Are

• A qualified social worker with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, possessing recognized social work qualifications.


• Registered with Social Care Wales, or willing to register to work in Conwy County Borough Council.


• Proficient in technology and software relevant to social work practice.


• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.


• Resilient, proactive, and capable of working within a demanding setting.


• Ability to communicate effectively in English, with awareness and sensitivity to Welsh culture. Communicating in Welsh is desirable.


• Holds a current driving license and possesses the ability to travel for work requirements.

What the Job Involves

• Providing a high quality social work service to children and families identified as having unmet needs or at risk of significant harm.


• Conducting assessments in accordance with statute, national, and regional guidelines.


• Developing effective partnerships with colleagues across various services to ensure integrated support for service users.


• Maintaining professional accountability and ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines, including safeguarding procedures.


• Engaging with children and their families to develop resilience and independence, ensuring active participation in all decision-making processes.


• Managing a varied caseload independently and efficiently, ensuring all tasks and communications are completed in a timely manner.


• Preparing and presenting reports at strategy meetings and court proceedings.


• Ensuring adherence to Health and Safety practices within daily operations.


• Promoting anti-discriminatory and non-oppressive practice in all interactions.


• Participating in professional development, supervision, and performance reviews to uphold and enhance professional standards.


• Actively supporting the principles of equality of opportunity as per the Council’s Equalities Policy.


• This role is temporarily available within the Children, Families, and Safeguarding Service, located in Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay, and is expected to last approximately 12 weeks with potential for extension.