INTERNAL JOB. This vacancy is only available to Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC) employees and agency workers currently engaged with TCBC.
Fixed term, until 31st March 2027
Supporting safe, confident hospital discharge with the right support in place.
We’re looking for motivated and dynamic Social Worker to join Torfaen’s IAA Team within Adults & Communities on a fixed-term contract, focussing on hospital discharge
You’ll play a key role at a critical time, supporting people to return home with the right support in place, with a strong focus on what matters, strengths, and independence. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll build strong relationships with individuals, families, and partners across hospital and community settings, ensuring timely, person-centred decisions and positive outcomes.
We are a multi-disciplinary group of teams who work closely with partner agencies to meet the social care needs of adults aged 18 and over. Our aim is to work proactively with individuals to promote choice, control, independence, and positive risk-taking, enabling people to achieve outcomes in the areas that matter most to them, particularly at key transition points such as hospital discharge.
The successful candidate will be a registered Social Worker. You will be committed to working in a strengths-based way, focusing on “what matters” to individuals and supporting timely, person-centred discharge planning.
We are looking for someone who demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm, and dedication, and who can work positively across both hospital and community settings. You will build and maintain strong, meaningful relationships with individuals, families, and carers, ensuring they are supported to understand their options and achieve outcomes that are important to them.
If you’re compassionate, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Newly qualified Social Workers eligible to register with Social Care Wales are welcome to apply.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Melanie Baker, Team Leader, on telephone 01495 761662 or email melanie.baker@tofaen.gov.uk
You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.
