Flying Start Health and Well-Being Social Worker - Temporary / Fixed Term March 2028
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About Us
Are you passionate about supporting parents' mental health and wellbeing during the early years of family life?
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Social Worker to join our Flying Start Parent Support Team as a Health and Wellbeing Social Worker.
This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with parents and carers, helping them improve their emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and develop the confidence and skills needed to overcome life's challenges. Through early intervention and prevention, you will play a key role in strengthening families and creating positive outcomes that can have a lasting impact on both parents and their children.
Flying Start is a Welsh Government-funded programme providing targeted support to families with children aged 0-3 years. We recognise that supporting parents' mental health and wellbeing is fundamental to giving children the best possible start in life. As part of our experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary team, you will deliver meaningful interventions that empower families and promote positive change.
In this rewarding role, you will:
Ydych chi'n angerddol am gefnogi iechyd meddwl a lles rhieni yn ystod blynyddoedd cynnar bywyd teuluol?
Are you passionate about supporting parents' mental health and wellbeing during the early years of family life?
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Social Worker to join our Flying Start Parent Support Team as a Health and Wellbeing Social Worker.
This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with parents and carers, helping them improve their emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and develop the confidence and skills needed to overcome life's challenges. Through early intervention and prevention, you will play a key role in strengthening families and creating positive outcomes that can have a lasting impact on both parents and their children.
Flying Start is a Welsh Government-funded programme providing targeted support to families with children aged 0-3 years. We recognise that supporting parents' mental health and wellbeing is fundamental to giving children the best possible start in life. As part of our experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary team, you will deliver meaningful interventions that empower families and promote positive change.
In this rewarding role, you will:
- Support parents experiencing challenges that impact their emotional wellbeing, confidence, relationships, and family life.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions, wellbeing programmes, and group activities that promote resilience and positive mental health.
- Build trusting relationships that enable parents to identify their strengths and achieve their goals.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to provide holistic support for families.
- Help reduce isolation and increase parents' confidence, wellbeing and engagement within their communities.
Ydych chi'n angerddol am gefnogi iechyd meddwl a lles rhieni yn ystod blynyddoedd cynnar bywyd teuluol?
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Mae Cyngor Bro Morgannwg yn chwilio am Weithiwr Cymdeithasol brwdfrydig a medrus i ymuno â'n Tîm Cymorth Rhieni Dechrau'n Deg fel Gweithiwr Cymdeithasol Iechyd a Lles.
Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i weithio'n uniongyrchol gyda rhieni a gofalwyr, gan eu helpu i wella eu lles emosiynol, adeiladu gwytnwch, a datblygu'r hyder a'r sgiliau sydd eu hangen i oresgyn heriau bywyd. Trwy atal ac ymyrryd yn gynnar, byddwch yn chwarae rôl allweddol wrth gryfhau teuluoedd a chreu canlyniadau cadarnhaol a all gael effaith barhaol ar rieni a'u plant.
Rhaglen a ariennir gan Lywodraeth Cymru yw Dechrau'n Deg, sy'n rhoi cymorth targedig i deuluoedd â phlant rhwng 0 a 3 oed. Rydym yn cydnabod bod cefnogi iechyd meddwl a lles rhieni yn hanfodol i roi'r dechrau gorau posibl i blant mewn bywyd. Fel rhan o'n tîm amlddisgyblaethol profiadol a chefnogol, byddwch yn darparu ymyriadau ystyrlon sy'n grymuso teuluoedd ac yn hyrwyddo newid cadarnhaol.
Yn y swydd werth chweil hon, byddwch yn:
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
Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i weithio'n uniongyrchol gyda rhieni a gofalwyr, gan eu helpu i wella eu lles emosiynol, adeiladu gwytnwch, a datblygu'r hyder a'r sgiliau sydd eu hangen i oresgyn heriau bywyd. Trwy atal ac ymyrryd yn gynnar, byddwch yn chwarae rôl allweddol wrth gryfhau teuluoedd a chreu canlyniadau cadarnhaol a all gael effaith barhaol ar rieni a'u plant.
Rhaglen a ariennir gan Lywodraeth Cymru yw Dechrau'n Deg, sy'n rhoi cymorth targedig i deuluoedd â phlant rhwng 0 a 3 oed. Rydym yn cydnabod bod cefnogi iechyd meddwl a lles rhieni yn hanfodol i roi'r dechrau gorau posibl i blant mewn bywyd. Fel rhan o'n tîm amlddisgyblaethol profiadol a chefnogol, byddwch yn darparu ymyriadau ystyrlon sy'n grymuso teuluoedd ac yn hyrwyddo newid cadarnhaol.
Yn y swydd werth chweil hon, byddwch yn:
- Cefnogi rhieni sy'n profi heriau sy'n effeithio ar eu lles emosiynol, hyder, perthnasoedd, a bywyd teuluol.
- Darparu ymyriadau ar sail tystiolaeth, rhaglenni lles, a gweithgareddau grŵp sy'n hyrwyddo gwytnwch ac iechyd meddwl cadarnhaol.
- Adeiladu perthnasoedd ymddiriedol sy'n galluogi rhieni i nodi eu cryfderau a chyflawni eu nodau.
- Gweithio ar y cyd gyda chydweithwyr ac asiantaethau partner i sicrhau cefnogaeth holistaidd i deuluoedd.
- Helpu i leihau ynysu a chynyddu hyder, lles ac ymgysylltiad rhieni yn eu cymunedau.
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
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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
You will need:
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.
You will need:
- 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
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 [email protected], 01446 732180
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Social workers (SOC 2461) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~99k in sampleSOC 2461
- Middle half £39,260–49,400
- Median £44,044
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