Bridgend County Borough Council

37 hours per week This is an exciting stage to join Bridgend which is recognised as an improved authority continuing to embed and sustain change. We are proud of the changes we have made and that people want to come and work with us. You will join a group of committed and enthusiastic professionals, who are working hard to transform our services. You will actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of practice standards and development of skills across the Directorate. Bridgend Children's Social Care is embedding Signs of Safety Practice Model and your role as an IRO will be fundamental to supporting the continuation of this Social Work model both in Safeguarding work with families and in work with children who are Care Experienced. You will receive full training in how to use this model of working. The team perform an essential role in the quality assurance process to ensure best outcomes for children. The Role requires Chairing Statutory Review meetings for all Care Experienced Children and Child Protection (safeguarding) conferences in person. You will work collaboratively with children, young people and their families to ensure plans are reviewed with robust oversight and coproduced in a meaningful way. You will work closely with Partner agencies, to facilitate sound, defensible decision making and effective planning. You will be fully aware of quality assurance frameworks and the need for continuous development of practice and the IRO role in supporting the Directorate in this matter. As a registered Social Worker, you will need to have an embedded understanding of the Children Act 1989, the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014 and a knowledge and understanding of the role of the Independent Reviewing officer, as required by the Adoption and Children Act 2002, and the IRO Standards, associated legislation and guidance, as well as at least three years' experience of working in Children's Services. For further information on this role please contact Lisa French IRO Service 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. 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: 13 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: 21 May 2026 Interview Date: 03 June 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week We are looking for an enthusiastic individual preferably with experience in an operations environment, to proactively support the Transition Manager - Recycling & Waste Services in the management of the smooth transition of the Council's recycling and waste collection services from an outsource contract back in-house. The successful candidate will be experienced in a Health & Safety or compliance related field with degree level or equivalent in an appropriate discipline or be able to demonstrate competence through relevant experience. Experience with dealing with queries and preparing reports and of undertaking risk assessments will be necessary. 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: 06 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: 08 May 2026 Interview Date: 18 May 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week Fixed Term up to 31 July 2027 We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is experienced in waste management and Cleaner Streets operations. The role will support and deputise for the Cleaner Streets and Waste Contract Manager in the running of Cleaner Streets operations and Waste services contract. You will assist with day-to-day management of the service, reporting and monitoring of relevant budgets. You will have experience of managing people and resources in a multi disciplined environment and have a good understanding of contract management. 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: 06 May 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity to join our Integrated Community Network Teams. We work alongside both older and younger adults, who may experience long term challenges around their physical and mental health. Within the networks, we work closely with our health colleagues to enable a holistic assessment to take place, which in turn, enables us to work in partnership to meet personal outcomes. We strive to enable the people of Bridgend to live their lives as they wish to and ensure voice, choice, independence, and control. We follow a Strengths-Based Outcome-Focused model of practice. Maximising an individual's emotional wellbeing is seen as key in effective practice in this area. We incorporate the importance of supporting family and carers into our assessment framework to achieve positive outcomes and encourage wider inclusion in the local community. We are keen to continue to develop innovative approaches to Adult Social Care and Integrated Working. We work closely with GP's and other partners, including our care home providers to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and care homes whilst maximising independence, and choice. The continued development of this dynamic service model will require work on widening partnership opportunities with statutory partners, the third sector and the community of Bridgend. We are seeking to recruit a creative, enthusiastic, ambitious Social Work Assistant on a permanent, full-time contract. You will be joining an integrated team which includes Social Work Assistants, Social Workers, District Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietetics, Speech and Language Therapy, Pharmacy and Local Community Co-ordinators. We work closely with our local GP surgeries and third sector partner agencies to assess, support and meet the outcomes of adults impacted by long term, complex, and adverse conditions, as well as their carers and families. Therefore, we are looking for those who are interested in community work and therapeutic intervention. The position will be based in the Integrated Community Network Team (North) in Glanrhyd Hospital. We will offer focussed and committed development opportunities for the successful candidates. We encourage informal conversations prior to interview. For further information, please contact: Neil Bowen - (Social Work Team Manager, North Network) 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: 29 April 2026 Shortlisting Date: 04 May 2026 Interview Date: 15 May 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

37 hours per week A unique opportunity has arisen for a Green Spaces and Bereavement Services Superintendent to lead a team of Grounds People working in the Western area of Bridgend County. The post holders focus will be to deliver high quality grounds maintenance, pitch marking, vegetation management, seasonal bedding displays, maintenance of some school grounds plus all aspects of staff management and engagement. The post holder will excel at promoting a positive and initiative-taking message to staff, colleagues, and residents alike. 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. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. A Health Surveillance assessment through our Occupational Health Service is a requirement for this post Closing Date: 29 April 2026 Shortlisting Date: 30 April 2026 Interview Date: 13 May 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification

29.6 hours per week Fixed Term up to 31 March 2027 that will require availability across four working days. Are you a skilled and passionate project manager, with broad experience of capital programmes, small and large with a good understanding of the childcare sector, including delivery of capital grant schemes? Would you like to play a crucial role in working on large and small childcare capital schemes supporting the sufficiency of the sector and in accessing grant opportunities available to enhance the quality and sufficiency of childcare provision across the county borough? This could be the role for you! We wish to recruit an experienced, knowledgeable and pro-active project manager, with successful experience of supporting capital programmes. As the Early Years Capital Project Manager, you will support and inform the strategic planning of new childcare facilities to meet local expansion requirements and take the lead role in ensuring the efficient and effective planning, project management and delivery of new childcare capital schemes. You will lead on the promotion, administration and monitoring of the small projects capital grant, with the aim of improving the quality of existing childcare facilities. An informal discussion with the Sustainable Communities for Learning Team Manager, Gaynor Thomas, is warmly encouraged and easily arranged. Please contact to ask any questions you have or to organise an appointment for an informal conversation. 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. 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: 29 April 2026 Shortlisting Date: 1 May 2026 Interview Date: 12 May 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification