Social care and 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.
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.
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.
Jobs of the Week
Foster Care Fortnight
12-25 May 2025
This year, Foster Care Fortnight™ 2025 takes place from 12-25 May, and the theme is The Power of Relationships.
You may come across several events, social media posts, and news surrounding the campaign, and we really encourage you to be part of long-lasting change here in Bridgend County Borough by sharing and liking as much as you can. It goes a long way in helping spread awareness around fostering.
If you have been thinking about fostering but haven’t yet made the first step – you can also get in touch!
Foster Wales Bridgend welcomes any questions you may have and encourages you to pop by to their events during Foster Care Fortnight™ if you can.
Please pop by at any of our pop-up events over Foster Care Fortnight if you'd like to find out more about fostering in Bridgend:
- Saturday 10 May, 8.30am: Porthcawl Parkrun - wear purple!
- Monday 12 May, 9.30am: Raising the fostering flag, outside Civic Offices
- Wednesday 14 May, 4pm - 6pm: Pop-up at Bryngarw Country Park
- Thursday 15 May, 9.30am - 1.30pm: Pop-up at Maesteg Town Hall
- Monday 19 May, 9.30am - 1.30pm: Pop-up at Princess of Wales Hospital
- Wednesday 21 May, 7pm - 8pm: Online information session
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.
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.
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.
