About the vacancy Vacancy ID: 697
Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
Section: Carmarthen Town MDT
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Full Time
Contract end date: 1 June 2025
Location: Carmarthenshire
Grade: Social Worker
Salary: £36,648 up to £44,428*
Hourly Rate : £19.00 up to £23.03*
Contract Hours 37
Come and join our team Social Worker / Gweithiwr Cymdeithasol We are seeking suitably qualified & registered Social Workers (degree in Social Work, Dip Sw, CQSW) who have experience of working in a demanding environment across Health and Social Care with the knowledge of community and hospital settings.
Applicants should be motivated and experienced individuals who have the ability to work in partnership with a range of organisations, services and health professionals to produce assessments, develop care and support plans, reviews and direct work that are person centred and outcome focused.
As a newly qualified Social Worker, you will have the best start with dedicated support to grow into your social work career. We also recognise the immense value of experience and the complex work experienced Social Workers undertake. You will have the opportunity to progress in social work practice (outside of a management pathway) via our 'Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework'. Successful progression offers the higher range salary reward.
Applicants should be conversant with relevant legislation and statutory obligations and will need to be able to demonstrate an active commitment to the principles of promoting independence for people with disabilities.
The position is linked to Carmarthenshire's Hospital Social Work Team covering adults with physical disabilities and older adults with cognitive difficulties.
The ability to travel within the county is essential.
The Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework recognises Social Workers who have completed their consolidation programme, and who routinely undertake complex social work practice. It also recognises those Social Workers who undertake relevant post qualifying, CPD programmes and research, which could include being a Practice Educator who has 2nd and 3rd year Students, or an AMHP licenced and practicing within the Authority.
** Progression beyond pay point £40,221, up to the maximum of £44,428 is subject to a progression panel assessment under the Authority's 'Social Work Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework'**
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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: 13/09/2024, 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.
