About the vacancy Vacancy ID: 2070
Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Permanent Full Time
Location: 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 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated Adult Safeguarding Team in Carmarthenshire Local Authority.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Social Worker who is committed to upholding the rights and well-being of adults at risk in our community. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment and are keen to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. As part of our team, you'll:
- Collaborate with partner agencies to protect adults from abuse, neglect, and harm
- Work directly with adults at risk, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met
- Manage safeguarding cases efficiently and effectively
- Contribute to a supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement and advocacy
you'll bring:
- A professional social work qualification (e.g., BA, MA, or equivalent)
- Strong communication and decision-making skills
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and human rights
- Enthusiasm to develop professionally within a dynamic and inclusive team
What We Offer
- A salary starting on Grade I, with progression opportunities to Grade J
- A chance to gain rich experience within a multi-agency framework
- Supportive management and access to professional development panels
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team where your passion meets purpose.
For more information please contact,
Rachel Field 01267 228991
rfield@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
* 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'**
**Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework
The '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.
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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 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
Closing Date: 08/09/2025, 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.
