From 01 May to 30 September dogs are banned from a number of beaches in Bridgend County Borough - Dog beach ban
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.
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Three nominees make finals of ‘Social Care Wales’ awards – and they need your vote!
The finalists for the ‘2025 Accolades’ – awards run by Social Care Wales have been announced and Bridgend County Borough Council’s Social Services and Wellbeing directorate have three impressive finalists in the running!
11 projects and seven individuals were chosen by a panel of judges as finalists for the 2025 accolades across six categories.
Our finalists are:
- Ffion Cole, Principal Officer - Nominated for Inspirational Leadership Award, sponsored by Practice Solutions
- Casey Baker, Social Care Worker, Supported Living - Nominated for WeCare Wales Award - sponsored by WeCare Wales
- International Recruitment for Children's Social Workers - Developing and inspiring the workforce Award - Sponsored by BASW Cymru
The 2025 awards will be held at the Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel on Thursday 1 May.
This year, the winners of two categories will be decided by public vote:
- Vote for the winner of the Inspirational Leadership award – Ffion Cole
- Vote for the winner of the WeCare Wales award - Casey Baker
Voting is open until 5pm on Monday 31 March 2025.
Please support our social services staff and teams and get your votes in today!
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.
