About The Service
This post includes a £3000 market supplement pro rata in addition to the listed salary and an AMHP allowance of £2800 pro rata where applicable.
We are seeking a registered Social Worker to join one of our multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health teams based at the Hamadryad Centre in Cardiff.
Working within Adult Services in multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Teams offers practitioners diverse, fast paced and interesting work as you would expect in a capital city. The Hamadryad Centre is situated in the heart of a multi-cultural Community and deal with individuals presenting with a wide range of mental health conditions, their carers and families.
About the job
You will need to have a Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
A comprehensive understanding of the relevant legislation is essential along with experience of working with people with mental health difficulties.
Previous experience of working within a mental health setting is also preferable and you should have experience of supervision of staff.
Ideally you will be an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) for which an AMHP payment is applicable or be willing to undertake training for the AMHP role as part of your continuing professional development.
What We Are Looking For From You
- We are keen to recruit an experienced Social Worker for a senior position. We are looking for people who are committed to putting our citizens at the heart of the work we do and who want to work in a fast paced dynamic and diverse area of work.
- You will be a qualified and experienced Social Worker and be registered with Social Care Wales.
- You will have a sound knowledge of the legislative framework in operation
- You will be confident at assessing the needs of citizens and their carers and be familiar with the requirements of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
- You will be confident in undertaking risk assessments and development of associated care plans and risk management plans.
- You will be able to practice from a strength based perspective.
- You will be committed to undertaking training to assist with your professional development and to the supervision process.
- You will want to work in the capital city of Wales in services where we support each other and work together with other colleagues, professionals and organisations.
- A full valid driving licence and the use of a car during working hours are required.
- The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.
Additional information
With effect from the 1st April 2021 this post attracts a market supplement of £3000 per annum full time equivalent. This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.
This post is part time for 18.5 hours per week.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
The role requires a full driving licence.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.
Refer to the Job description and person specification and tell us how you meet the criteria set out in these when completing your application, and please note we do not accept a CV as an application for the post.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
The interview process for this role will be conducted face to face or otherwise on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns about your ability to take part in a virtual interview process or would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Catherine Evans 02920 463488 or Catherine.Evans4@cardiff.gov.uk
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