About the vacancy Vacancy ID: 2386
Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Full Time
Contract end date: 30 September 2026
Location: Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
Grade: Social Worker
Salary: £39,152 up to £47,181*
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
Hourly Rate : £20.29 up to £24.46*
Contract Hours 37 Hours
Come and join our team £39, 152 - £47, 181 (Depending on experience)
At Carmarthenshire, we know that good Social Workers can make the world of difference to children and families who need support.
Adoption Mid & West Wales (AMWW) have a (Carmarthenshire based) 1 year secondment opportunity.
AMWW is a Regional Adoption Collaboration (RAC) across 4 neighbouring local Authorities, Powys, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire as the host authority.
The RAC prides itself on achieving permanence for children from across the region and this would be your opportunity to work with a committed and experienced team in supporting children and adopters.
This is an exciting time to join a knowledgeable and progressive team that values the experience and skills that you have.
You will be a part of a team, committed to delivering high quality Social Work practice in relation to Adoption processes
We are looking for applicants with a Social Work qualification and experience of working with children, young people and families in a social care role.
We can offer you a comprehensive induction, regular professional supervision, hybrid and flexible working, and a supportive professional development programme.
Children's social worker
If you feel you could contribute and bring your experience, ideas, and skills to the team, we want to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Catrin Williams, CatrWilliams@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or Michaela Lewis, MiLewis@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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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: 26/10/2025, 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.
