Social Care and Social Work Jobs
This is an exciting time to join our social care team as we continue to remodel the way we meet the needs of children and adults in Bridgend County Borough who need our support, in line with the Welsh Government Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 - a law that will give clients more of a say in the care and support they receive.
Bridgend County Borough Council is a great place to work. You can expect great opportunities and a supportive working environment. We will support you in creating an exciting and diverse career in social care in a developing and progressive organisation.
Depending on the role, you don't always need qualifications, we will provide the correct training and qualifications. What is important is having the right values, behaviours and attitudes to work effectively with people who need care and support.
Social Care
Our care workers help vulnerable people to live as independently as possible, within their own home or residential settings.
Social Work
Our social workers help protect vulnerable children and adults from harm or abuse, and support them to live independently.
Latest News
Children and Young People Achievement Awards 2024
Bridgend Corporate Parenting Board's 'Children and Young People Achievement Awards 2024' in October celebrate children and young people aged 5 – 21 years old who are either looked after by Bridgend County Borough Council or are care leavers from the council.
If you care for or provide support for a care experienced child/young person, or a care leaver in Bridgend County Borough, you nominate them for an achievement award.
There is an additional award ‘Helping Hand Award’ for professionals to nominate an adult who has made an outstanding contribution to a young person/s – these nominations will be shortlisted by the Youth Forum leaving a select group of nominees to be awarded. Children and young people can also nominate adults in a separate survey.
Bridgend Corporate Parenting Board are also looking for local businesses to help sponsor the awards. By sponsoring this special event you will help make it a memorable day for this well-deserved group of children and young people.
"It is a privilege to work alongside such talented dedicated colleagues and despite the challenges I know we are well set to continue to make a difference for the better for the people and communities of Bridgend County Borough in this next year" - Claire Marchant
Why join our teams?
- Ongoing career progression, qualifications, and accredited training opportunities.
- Flexibility and hybrid working options
- Supportive management structure
- Making a difference to people's lives.
Apply online
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This will allow you to save applications which are in progress and view submitted applications.
Contact us
If you are interested in a role or would like more information about joining our team please fill in the form and we will be in touch.
Living in Bridgend County Borough
Bridgend County Borough boasts thriving communities that live and work in the busy market towns of Bridgend and Maesteg and the seaside resort of Porthcawl.
People in Wales are renowned for their welcoming nature, and the county borough offers a home to people of all nationalities with faith groups for all religions and specialist food shops for all cultures. Our county borough is a great place to live, work, study, visit and relocate.