About the role
Pay Details: Grade 8, SCP 26 – 30 £37,280 – £40,777 / Grade 9, SCP 31 – 35 £41,771 – £46,142
Salary on appointment will depend upon qualification and experience as determined by the appointing officer. There is no automatic progression from Grade 8 to Grade 9
Hours of Work / Working Pattern
37 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Main Place of Work
Located in Barry but covering the Vale of Glamorgan
Temporary Reason
Welsh Government funding until 31.3.2028
Description
Providing preventative social work support to children, young people and their families or carers with a specific focus on promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Supervision of other practitioners within the Parent Support Team.
Key Responsibilities
- To professionally manage a caseload consistent with responsibilities and grade, including both 1:1 work and facilitation of a Health and Wellbeing group for parents
- To supervise a small number of practitioners within the Parent Support Team
- To work in partnership with professionals and agencies both across Flying Start, Families First, Mental Health, statutory sector, third sector and relevant independent agencies.
- Provide targeted support to parents within the Flying Start programme.
- Create, develop and deliver groups, workshops, and activities that promote Health and Wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and partner agencies to ensure holistic support.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service planning and evaluation.
- Promote inclusion and equality in all aspects of service delivery.
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced with Adult/ Child barred lists
Shortlisting date: October 2026
Interview date: November 2026
For Further Information, contact: Jo Card – Parent Support Team Manager jccard@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk , 01446 732180
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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