About the vacancy Vacancy ID: 2810
Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Llanelli
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
Come and join our team An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a social worker to join our well-established Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) who is passionate about making a difference in Mental Health. This post covers the Llanelli and Ammanford areas.
You will be a registered Social Worker (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW) with an enhanced DBS on the update service. Ideally you will have previous experience in working with people who experience challenges or have needs relating to their mental health issues. Being an Approved Mental Health Professional would be an added advantage in return for which the Council provide additional remuneration. However, if you are not an AMHP, training is available. You will be expected to manage a caseload of people with severe mental disorder acting as care co-ordinator under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 and carrying out assessments under the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014. You will need good assessment, care planning and review skills and be committed to the principles of co-production and establishing what really matters to the person.
We welcome applications from newly qualified social workers. 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**
We can offer you:
- a comprehensive induction
- regular professional supervision
- agile /hybrid working
- flexible working
- 27 days annual leave on commencement increasing to 35 days plus 8 bank holidays
- local government pension scheme
- employee benefits
- Access to IT equipment
- reimbursement of social work registration fees.
- an opportunity to progress and a supportive professional development program.
- The ability to travel within the county is essential.
* The Experienced Practitioner Progression 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.
Progression beyond pay point £42,839, up to the maximum of £47,181 is subject to a progression panel assessment under the Authority's 'Social Work Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework.
For an informal discussion please contact Michelle Thomas-Luisi MThomasLuisi@carmarthenshire.gov.uk Tel 01554 772768
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Expected date of interview: 17 March 2026
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 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date: 02/03/2026, 23:55
The Rewards We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .
- 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.
