The successful candidate may be eligible to up to a maximum of £8,000 (including VAT) towards the cost of expenses incurred due of relocating to Ceredigion. For further information please email humanresources@ceredigion.gov.uk . For more information about the county of Ceredigion and the enviable lifestyle it offers please click here. About the Role As a
Social Work, you will:
- Provide expert social work practice across all age groups for individuals with disabilities.
- Lead on complex casework, ensuring high-quality, person-centred outcomes.
- Offer professional guidance , helping to develop best practice.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to promote independence and wellbeing.
About You We're looking for someone who:
- Is a qualified and registered Social Worker.
- Has knowledge of legislation and best practice in disability services.
- Demonstrates good communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the rights of individuals.
Ceredigion is committed to embedding the Signs of Safety and Well-being Practice Framework and we are investing in transforming our processes and in training our staff to safely identify and manage risk of harm and build people's resilience to increase safety and well-being.
Whenever possible, we are seeking individuals with a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. However, a successful applicant without the required Welsh language skills will be fully supported to reach the desired standard within two years of appointment.
Our offer to you We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role's key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.
In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages.
More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found
here.
We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:
- Hybrid Working:Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
- Flexi-time:Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
Job Description and Person Specification (Newly Qualified) Job Description and Person Specification (Qualified) Team Ceredigion Information Pack For more information please contact:
Claire.james@ceredigion.gov.uk Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting childrenand adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles withinourorganisationrequire a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work Porth Cynnal - Specialist Through Age Services
Porth Cynnal provides intensive and specialist through-age assessment, care planning and review for those in need of longer term or complex care and support including quality assurance checks court and statutory interventions.
The service consists of the following teams:
- Planned Care: Adults and Children's Care and Support and Statutory Interventions' Teams
- Extended Support: Adult and Children's Disability Team & Mental Capacity Specialist Support Team
- Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse Team, Youth Justice Statutory Team andIFSS/Edge of Care Team
- Mental Wellbeing: Mental Health and AMHP Team, School Counselling Team
- Safeguarding & Quality Improvement: Adult and Children's Safeguarding Team, Independent Reviewing and Quality Assurance Team
Penmorfa Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.
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