About the vacancy Vacancy ID: 1363
Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
Section: Llanelli SMH
Number of vacancies: 2
Contract type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Carmarthenshire, Llanelli
Grade: Grade F
Salary: £27,711 - £31,586
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
Hourly Rate : £14.36 - £16.37
Contract Hours 37
Come and join our team Location. Llanelli Community Mental Health Team and Carmarthen Community Mental Health Team
Are you looking for an opportunity to work in the beautiful, peaceful countryside of West Wales and for a forward-thinking local authority that provides good staff support?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community Mental Health Teams to practice as a Social Work Assistant.
Two years of a global pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the health and wellbeing of the nation and the longer-term effects on people's emotional and mental health cannot be underestimated. An exciting, opportunity has become available within our Llanelli and Carmarthen based Mental Health Teams, and currently we are seeking suitably trained; and experienced Social Work Assistant to join our team.
We are looking for enthusiastic and resilient practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Teams in Llanelli and Carmarthen, and welcome applications from both experienced and newly experienced Social Work Assistants.
To be successful, you will have an appetite for promoting independence, know what good practice looks like and be experienced in delivering excellent outcomes and high-quality interventions for the citizen group and their families at the front door. Candidates should work well in a demanding work environment and be able to manage competing demands whilst working in partnership with citizens, their carers, and other professionals, you will manage your own small caseload and predominantly practice in a person centred and outcome focussed way under the remit of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act. Undertaking assessments, producing and reviewing care and support plans will be fundamental elements of your role.
You in turn will receive regular supervision and be part of a supportive environment in which there will be opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
The ability to travel within the county is essential.
For an informal discussion please contact Michelle Thomas-Luisi 01554 772768 - MThomasLuisi@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Job Description: Job profile SWA January 25.pdf - 204KB Opens in a new window
DBS level: An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
Welsh language level - Verbal: Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date: 28/04/2025, 23:55
The Rewards We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool. Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.
P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
