Social Worker

Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a passionate and dynamic Social Worker to support older adults; adults with physical disabilities; adults with Dementia and the families / carers of these individuals.

We know that good Social Workers can make a difference to adults and families who need support, and we are committed to making sure our Social Workers have what they need to do their jobs well.

We have a vacancy for a Social Worker in our Intake Team based in Eastgate, Llanelli.   This is an exciting time to join a supportive, progressive and forward-thinking authority that values the experience and skills that you have.

You will be a part of a supportive team, committed to delivering high quality Social Work services and a wider service working together to best support adults maintain their independence and families in their caring roles.

To be successful, you will have an appetite for promoting independence, know what good practice looks like and be experienced in delivering excellent outcomes and high-quality interventions for the citizen group and their families at the front door. Candidates should work well in a demanding work environment and be able to manage competing demands whilst working in partnership with citizens, their carer’s, and other professionals, you will manage a caseload and practice in a person centred and outcome focussed way. Undertaking assessments, producing, and reviewing care and support plans will be fundamental elements of your role. 

You will have a social work qualification, be conversant with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 as well as knowledge and experience pertaining to relevant social work legislation and statutory obligations, role and responsibilities.

As a newly qualified Social Worker, you will have the best start with dedicated support to grow into your social work career. We also recognise the immense value of experience and the complex work experienced Social Workers undertake. You will have the opportunity to progress in social work practice (outside of a management pathway) via our ‘Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework’. Successful progression offers the higher range salary reward.

In return, you can expect to be part of an Authority that is resourceful and resilient, committed to improvement and keen to embrace new ideas.  Building on widely acknowledged strengths you will be supported by an able and committed team. 

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction
• Regular professional supervision
• Agile /hybrid working
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g. cycle-to-work scheme
• Reimbursement of social work registration fees.
• Extensive training and support
• The use of AI tools

The ability to travel within the county is essential.

For an informal discussion please contact Team Manager Paul Quarry on 01267 246954

 * Progression beyond pay point £42839, up to the maximum of £47181 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.