INTERNAL ONLY: Social Worker - Disabilities

About the role:
Work collaboratively with citizens, partner agencies, and community services to support adults with disabilities in Powys.
Practice under current legislation, including the Social Services and Wellbeing Act.
About you:
You should be:
• Assesment and Care Planning
• Multi agency working
• Reflective practice
• Strengths Based
• Anti discriminatory Practice
• A passion for supporting citizens of Powys to achieve their outcomes
What you will do:
• Assess and manage complex needs of adults with disabilities and their carers.
• Liaise with other services (e.g., Reablement) for seamless care pathways.
• Promote partnership working and person-centred outcomes.
• Undertake safeguarding investigations as required.
• Maintain a manageable but complex caseload.
• Promote social inclusion, equal opportunities, and respect for diversity.
• Prepare reports, maintain accurate records, and ensure statutory compliance.
• Engage in direct work, holistic assessments, and care planning.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interests decisions.
• Contribute to professional development of others (mentoring, training).
• Attend interagency meetings and coordinate care reviews.
• Understand budget/resource implications and encourage positive risk-taking.
If you would like an informal discussion about this post, please contact Jonathan Thomas, Team Manager, on 01639 846507 or email
Jonathan.Thomas2@powys.gov.uk

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check