Principal Officer - Fostering and Placement Support

Principal Officer - Fostering and Placement Support
Job description
37 hours per week
 
This is an exciting time to join the Social Services and Wellbeing Directorate, we are making a significant investment to strengthen capacity and are committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children, young people, and adults through the provision of accessible, universal services.
 
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Principal Officer to provide operational leadership and management for the local authority’s Fostering and Placement Support which includes in-house fostering, supported lodgings, special guardianship arrangements and therapeutic support.
 
As part of our remodelling programme in Bridgend, placement options for care experienced children have expanded significantly following the creation of a “no wrong door” model. If successful, you will contribute to the Directorates priorities and continue to develop new models of service delivery in order to improve the quality of service being provided to children, young people and adults.
 
You will collaborate and develop links with partnerships and participate in multi-disciplinary work with other local authorities, regional and national bodies and other private/public/third sector organisations. 
 
Bridgend County Borough Council offer great opportunities for your career development. We offer a supportive flexible working environment where you can learn new skills, access job opportunities, and develop a positive and rewarding career.
 
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
 
Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
 
Standby Duties are a requirement of this post.
 
Closing Date: 21 February 2024
 
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