About Us
The Vale of Glamorgan is inviting applications for an exciting role within its Flying Start Programme. Flying Start is a Welsh Government‑funded early intervention and prevention programme, available in targeted areas to support families and give children aged 0–3 the best possible start in life.
Services Provided
- Health visiting
- Parenting support
- Speech, language and communication development
- Funded part‑time childcare
Role
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our Flying Start Parent Support Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to families by delivering evidence‑based techniques and strategies that promote positive outcomes.
What you will do
- Work directly with parents through one‑to‑one sessions, group activities, and community engagement
- Support families to overcome challenges and access the help they need
- Contribute to a collaborative, multi‑agency approach to early intervention
Key Responsibilities
- Professionally manage a caseload consistent with responsibilities and grade, including both 1:1 work and facilitation of a Health and Wellbeing group for parents
- Supervise a small number of practitioners within the Parent Support Team
- Work in partnership with professionals and agencies 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
About You – Qualifications
- Degree in Social Work or recognised equivalent (DipSW, CQSW, etc.)
- Registration with Social Care Wales (or eligibility to register)
- Evidence of continued professional development relevant to mental health or early intervention
- Minimum 2 years post‑qualifying social work experience within mental health, perinatal mental health, early intervention, or family‑support settings
- Experience of supervising others
- Experience delivering structured 1:1 or group interventions that promote wellbeing and resilience
- Experience delivering evidence‑based parenting, wellbeing or mental‑health programmes
- Strong understanding of Wales Safeguarding Procedures and safeguarding legislation relevant to children and families
- Ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload while maintaining high quality practice standards
- Ability to work collaboratively with professionals across health, education and social care
- Committed to trauma‑informed, strengths‑based and person‑centred practice
- Solution‑focused, resilient and self‑motivated
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
Additional Information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced with Adult/Child barred lists
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