BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

37 hours per week This is an exciting time to join our Integrated Cluster Network Teams. The cluster Team work and support to develop a team around the person and their family or those important to them. The people we support can have long term complex challenges around their physical health; mental health and emotional well-being. It works with both older and younger adults. We aim to provide a holistic support to allow to live their lives as they wish to and ensure voice, choice, independence and control in their lives. The Teams consist of Social Workers, District Nurses, Occupational Therapists; Physiotherapists; Dietetics; Speech and Language Therapy; Pharmacy and Community Psychiatric Nursing. We work closely with G.P. surgeries and the third sector partner agencies to assess and support the needs of adults affected by long term complex and adverse conditions as well as their carers and families. This role will promote and deliver high standards of professional practice, intervention and social work leadership; supporting the development of social work and integrated practice with the in the Integrated Cluster Network team. This is a leadership role within an integrated service and your role would reflect that. You will provide high level support to the Social Work Team Manager in the Integrated Cluster Network Team and to other multi-professional team members. The Integrated Cluster Network Team works with adults with long term complex, multi-faceted presenting needs. The Team provides an integrated approach to care and support, focusing on the person's 'voice' and the needs of their families, carers; or those important to them. An experienced professional social worker, you will provide social work leadership and oversee intervention in a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. Innovation, and knowledge of the legislative framework, as well as creativity within Social Work and the Integrated Model, are key to this post. To provide outstanding social work practice by leading and promoting the delivery of the highest level of practice skills and developments, through the ability to inspire and mentor the team. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 15 July 2026 Shortlisting Date: 17 July 2026 Interview Date: Week commencing 27 July 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week Fixed term - 12 months 2 x positions available We are a well-established user of the Welsh Community Care Information System (WCCIS) and are very proud of the excellent work we have already completed in developing this system and supporting our customer departments. We are currently preparing to transition to a new social care case management system and are looking for three members of staff who can support this process. If you relish a challenge and look forward to learning and professional development, this could be excellent experience in your career, helping us realise the benefits of these very important software platforms. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. A Basic criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) together with a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check is a requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 15 July 2026 Shortlisting Date: 16 July 2026 Interview Date: 27 July 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week Temporary up to 31 March 2027 Communities for Work Plus (CfW+) supports participants who are experiencing poverty, to work towards a more sustainable employment position through specialist support and mentoring available for participants who are not eligible for alternative funding. This role will predominantly focus on delivery within the Llynfi Valley area. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong, effective relationships with a wide range of employers, including micro businesses, sole traders, SMEs, social enterprises, charities and other organisations. The aim is to create and secure meaningful opportunities for participants, including work experience placements, sector-specific work tasters, and employment opportunities, including new job roles. Flexibility will be essential, as engagement activities may take place during evenings and weekends. You should have proven experience of working in partnership settings and within communities facing significant challenges. A strong understanding of the barriers to employment faced by individuals experiencing economic hardship is required, along with an appreciation of the positive impact that sustainable employment can provide. The Bridgend Employability Programme is committed to tackling poverty, whether experienced in or out of work, and to improving outcomes for local people. Do you want to join us? The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. Closing Date: 01 July 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week We have a great opportunity for you to further your social care career and ensure we continue to deliver the best services for our children and families. Continuously building on our strengths we are committed to the principle that the most effective way of improving outcomes for all children, young people and families is through the provision of accessible, universal services. Join us and you will work in a rewarding environment where staff are valued. In 2018 we launched our MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) in Bridgend with key partners which incorporates the requirements of the Social Services & Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 along with safeguarding our most vulnerable children and adults. Our MASH is the single point of contact for all professionals and citizens to raise safeguarding concerns. The MASH co-locates key partners (either physically or virtually) to improve the initial response to all referrals including safeguarding concerns in relation to children and vulnerable adults. Our Information, Advice and Assistance team is in the MASH and integral to the model. You will receive a robust induction, regular supervision, training and mentoring where required. Additionally, you will be able to further your career with both development and promotional opportunities. In Bridgend we use the Signs of Safety practice model and full training will be provided to the successful applicant. For further information surrounding the post please contact Rachel Hawkins MASH Team Manager on . The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. Closing Date: 08 July 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week Temporary up to February 2027 or until the post holder returns; whichever is earlier. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Community Learning. Disability Team and the Team manager for a fixed term of one year to cover. maternity leave. You will have experience of learning disability services, staff supervision and team development. You will also hold a caseload of complex cases. The detailed job purpose is below: Working with the team manager you will promote high standards of professional practice, provide leadership, and high level support to the Team Manager of the Community Learning Disability Team that provide a multi-disciplinary approach and response to adults with a learning disability. Developing and engaging links with the third sector and individuals to further develop person centred and strength based approaches to identify personal outcomes and meet eligible need. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Adults & Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. Closing Date: 8 July 2026 Shortlisting Date: 10 July 2026 Interview Date: 27 July 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week, We are on an ambitious journey to achieving a truly co productive approach to working with people and their carers. We believe that everyone has strengths, and our mission is to support people to maintain their independence so that they can live their lives well, we believe this starts at the point of first contact with the department. Our "Strengths-Based Model of Practice" supports a multidisciplinary approach to enabling and supporting people who live with issues caused by disability, frailty, and ageing. They will be based within the Early Intervention and Prevention Hub, which includes the short-term social work, community support workers and the front door response in Adult Social Care. The team supports a multi- disciplinary approach, with a focus on adults who have multi-faceted complex needs and cognitive decline. This service focuses on outcomes for individuals, maximising individual potential and minimising risk to independence, with an emphasis on choice and control. A recognised social work qualification and registration with the Care Council for Wales is essential. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 08 July 2026 Shortlisting Date: 09 July 2026 Interview Date: 16 July 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week We are seeking a Social Care Discharge Coordinator to join our dynamic team within the Hospital Social Work Team. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of integrated care, supporting individuals to return home safely with the right support in place. The role focuses on a case progression and delay management function, supporting social workers by monitoring discharge activity, tracking progress, and escalating barriers to ensure timely outcomes. Key skills include being able to: Track case progress, identify emerging delays, and proactively follow up actions that maintain momentum. Ability to navigate digital systems. Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment. Build strong working relationships across health, social care, and third sector partners. Responsibilities: Support the early identification, coordination and tracking of patient discharge pathways to ensure safe and timely discharge from hospital. Monitor and progress discharge activity, proactively identifying and chasing delays to support patient flow. Maintain accurate and timely updates on eWhiteboards and local authority record systems, including delay codes. Act as a key point of contact for wards, A&E and AMU, providing advice, information, troubleshooting and links to community and third-sector services to support admission avoidance where appropriate. Screen hospital referrals to ensure suitability and alignment with service criteria. Coordinate placement activity, including sourcing options, arranging assessments, managing outcomes, completing contracts and signposting financial assessment queries to the appropriate team. Undertake the Trusted Assessor role for assessment and bridging beds, completing trusted assessments, liaising with providers and supporting informed consent for transfer. Attend ward rounds and multi-disciplinary triage meetings, acting as a communication link between hospital teams, social care and community services. Work collaboratively with clinical, social care, community and third-sector partners to resolve barriers to discharge and improve discharge outcomes. Prioritise workload effectively to meet Discharge to Recover and Assess timescales while maintaining a person-centred, strengths-based approach. In return we offer a supportive environment, regular supervision, appraisals, training and development opportunities. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. Closing Date: 8 July 2026 Shortlisting Date: 22 July 2026 Interview Date: 29 July 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week In Bridgend County Borough we have a robust social work model, and we are looking for someone to actively promote our 'Strengths-Based Model of Practice-Working to Achieve Outcomes' in the Community Learning Disability team. Working at the forefront of best practice, the post requires an advanced, highly skilled practitioner who has a demonstrable track record of building effective and productive relationships with people use our services, carers and partner agencies. The post holder will also make an important contribution to service planning and service improvement including the development of policies and practice guidance for social workers where required. As part of this work the post holder will provide expert advice on excellent social work practice and promote a culture of learning and development helping in the team and wider in Adult Social Care. The role will require the post holder to conduct appropriate research to ensure that evidence-enriched interventions underpin social work practice and promote innovative, efficient and effective social work practice including quality assurance, performance management and service improvement activities. The role will also ensure the delivery of strengths-based, outcome focused assessments, enabling individuals to maximise their independence through an integrated, multi-disciplinary and enabling approach. The post holder will support the team, and wider service, to deliver outstanding social work practice, by leading and promoting the delivery of the highest level of practice skills and developments, through the ability to inspire and mentor the team and individual social workers. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. Closing Date: 1 July 2026 Shortlisting Date: 3 July 2026 Interview Date: 22 July 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week Term Time Fixed Term up to 31 March 2028 Lead. Innovate. Inspire. Bridgend's Early Years and Childcare Team is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking leader to build on the existing strengths of our maintained early years provision at a pivotal time of growth, change and renewed vision. As Manager for Maintained Early Years Provision, you will provide strategic leadership across our portfolio of early years settings, shaping innovative, inclusive provision that delivers the best outcomes for children and families. The role offers a unique opportunity to lead, not only systems and structures, but to develop the curriculum, pedagogy and assessment approaches that underpin excellent early years practice. About the role Supported by a knowledgeable and experienced senior team, you will: Provide strategic leadership and direction for all maintained setting, ensuring alignment with our refreshed vision, local authority priorities and national expectations. Lead the development and implementation of the Framework for Early Childhood Play Learning and Care (ECPLC), ensuring a strong, coherent approach to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. Support setting leaders to embed reflective, evidence-informed and developmentally appropriate practice anchored in the three enablers. Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing senior team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Drive consistency and excellence across all settings while respecting the unique context of each. Ensure practice is inclusive by design, enabling children - including those with additional learning needs - to thrive. Use data, observation and professional dialogue to support intentional leadership that results in improved outcomes for children. Ensure effective governance, compliance and sustainability across the maintained portfolio. About you We are looking for a leader who: Has substantial experience of leading early years provision, with a strong understanding of curriculum and pedagogy. Has demonstrable expertise in curriculum development, pedagogy and assessment in the early years, ideally linked to ECPLC or similar frameworks. Can translate vision into practice, supporting others to deliver meaningful and sustained improvement. Has a strong track record of developing the practice of others and building professional capacity. Brings an innovative mindset, with the ability to respond creatively to challenge and change. Leads with intentionality, using evidence and insight to inform decision-making. Builds strong relationships and can influence across a complex partnership landscape. This role provides a rare opportunity to embed a new, ambitious vision and to shape curriculum and practice at scale across maintained early years provision. In addition, working as part of a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking service, committed to continuous improvement and professional learning, the post-holder will have significant opportunities to contribute to wider system leadership and to influence practice, provision and priorities across early years in Bridgend. If you believe as strongly as we do in the importance of the early years and you are excited by this challenge, we want to hear from you. A discussion with our Early Years and Childcare Manager, Stephanie Thomas, is strongly encouraged and easily arranged. Please contact to ask any questions you have or to organise an appointment for an informal conversation. Please note, the role will be largely field based, with time also spent working from our bases at Lewistown Training Centre and Corneli Integrated Children's Centre. Applicants should be aware that, as this post will require travel throughout Bridgend, a valid driving licence and the use of a car during working hours are a requirement of appointment. If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and passion to thrive in what promises to be a varied, exciting and fast-paced role, we look forward to receiving your application. The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. Closing Date: 01 July 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

Fixed Term up to 31 July 2027 We are looking for an enthusiastic officer to support the Waste & Cleaner Street's Manager with the preparation and monitoring of financial accounts and expenditure. The post holder will also assist the service in developing strategies and policies which contribute towards service standards. Experience in grant administration, Performance Indicators, costs and administration would be desirable but a flexible approach to daily work demands and adjusting to new priorities is essential. A knowledge of the waste data flow system for reporting of data is desirable. There is occasional contact with the general public and other council departments to resolve issues and it is necessary to work in a flexible manner to cater for the needs of the service. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 8 July 2026 Shortlisting Date: 20 July 2026 Interview Date: Week Commencing 27 July 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week We have an opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join an established team providing high-quality support services across both corporate services and schools. Coaching managers/Headteachers to enable them to be effective people managers, you will also provide advice and guidance on matters such as attendance, employee performance, disciplinary, and organisational change. CIPD qualified or able to demonstrate considerable relevant experience, you will also have excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills. Experience of supporting managers to find innovative solutions is essential. You will need to evidence proven professional HR generalist experience in a busy, multi-disciplinary HR environment. Please note that HR Business Partners are required to attend in-person meetings across Bridgend County Borough. For further information, please contact Louise Evans at The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 1 July 2026 Shortlisting: 7 July 2026 Interview: 15 July 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week Do you want to play a leading role in shaping transportation policy and investment in Bridgend County Borough Council? If so, we would welcome your application. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced professional to take a principal role within the Strategic Transportation function at Bridgend, based within the Planning and Development Services Group. This is a key post working at the interface of transport policy, planning and delivery, helping to shape how people move around the borough now and in the future. The role is responsible for researching, developing, implementing and monitoring the Authority's transportation policies and strategies in the context of national, regional and local guidance. This includes contributing to development plan work, supporting the active travel programme, preparing submissions and bids for Welsh Government and regional transport funding, and helping to develop and deliver the wider strategic transport programme. The post holder will provide specialist advice on strategic transport and highway matters, including the transport implications of development, and will work closely with colleagues across highways development control, planning, regeneration and regional partners. The role also involves attending site visits, meetings with stakeholders and elected members, public engagement where required, and contributing to the mentoring and support of junior officers within the wider team. The successful candidate will have significant experience and a strong working knowledge of transport policy, highway matters and land use planning at a local, regional or national level. You will be confident working in a complex environment, able to exercise sound professional judgement, and comfortable balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery. For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Leigh Tuck Strategic Transport and Highways Development Control Team Leader . Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 08 July 2026 Shortlisitng Date: 10 July 2026 Interview Date: 06 August 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification