SOCIAL WORKER

About The Service

Cardiff benefits from being the Capital city of Wales, offering Social Workers the opportunity to work with a highly diverse population with a variety of care and support needs.  As the largest Local Authority in Wales, we support nearly 5000 individuals to live well, offering them a person-centred support structure to ensure they can meet their own needs and outcomes.

The Learning Disabilities teams provide social work advice, information, and support services to adults with Learning Disabilities and their carers, working closely with wider multi-disciplinary teams to support ongoing complex needs.  Our strength-based approach ensures that we focus on supporting people to access local activities and integrate into their communities.   We have two Social Work teams who offer information, support and assistance to people and their carers. There are opportunities for our staff to work with people with a wide spectrum of needs and specialise in an area of interest if they wish, such as transitions or dual diagnosis.

We also have a Day Opportunities team for those individuals who have highly complex behavioural or health needs. The service is community based and focused on developing skills and ensuring least restrictive practice. We also offer 112 local supported housing schemes to support people to live independently whilst remaining local and living near family and friends.

We are looking for:

• Enthusiasm and passion for making a difference to the lives of people with a learning disability and their families
• A strong value base and willingness to actively work with a strength based social work at the heart of your practice
• Experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities
• A willingness to learn commitment to excellent practice
• A willingness to learn and develop assessment skills and a clear understanding of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014
• A commitment to developing confidence and knowledge in operating within the Mental Capacity Act legal framework. We will help you to gain experience of Court of Protection work and process
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of citizens is an expectation of all who work in the service area

About the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cardiff’s Adult Services Social Work team.

Wales’s vibrant capital city offers you the opportunity to work within the largest and most diverse community in Wales. Our Adult Services teams support over 5000 individuals and offer a wide range of professional opportunities for both newly qualified and experienced Social Workers.

As a Cardiff Social Worker, you will have access to a comprehensive range of resources and support to continue your professional development and to help you become the best Social Worker you can be.

We take the welfare of our staff seriously and we strive to deliver positive working arrangements that support our amazing workforce to feel respected and valued.

Cardiff Council also offers some great benefits for staff including:

• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.
• With effect from 1st April 2023, this role attracts a market supplement of £3,000 (full time equivalent). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.
• Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you, including access to office sites throughout the city.
• Hybrid working – supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home.
• Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Support offered through mentorship and enhanced by senior management

(For more information about working as a social worker in Cardiff check out our Social Work Website where you can read more about what you can expect working for Cardiff and more about what we have to offer: Home - Social Work Cardiff : Social Work Cardiff)

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking for qualified Social Workers early into your career and looking to gain further experience within Cardiff Council.   As the successful candidate you will be able to work independently and manage your time.  You will be able to show you have excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports.  You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills. A degree in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales are essential for this role.

You will be supported by an experienced Social Worker who will offer mentorship and guidance on your cases and will support your career development within the team. 

You will have a strong and demonstrable commitment to strength-based approaches, a dedication to working in an outcome-focussed way and a keen interest in your on-going professional development, striving for excellence.

You will be committed to working in a way that promotes equality and inclusion for all our citizens.

A degree in Social Work or equivalent Social Work qualification and registration with Social Care Wales are essential for this role.

We are looking for committed individuals to join our remarkable team of Social Workers. Join us and be inspired by what Cardiff has to offer!

The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.

Additional information

With effect from the 1^st April 2021 this post attracts a market supplement of £3000 per annum full time equivalent. This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.

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 is a permanent position for 37 hours per week.

This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

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 Helen Jones, Service Manager (Helen.Jones5@cardiff.gov.uk).

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:

Important information you need to read in order to complete your application:-

• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework

Additional Information:-

• Recruitment Pack
• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice