About the vacancy Vacancy ID: 2865
Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Carmarthen
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 hrs
Come and join our team Do you want to make a real difference to people's lives?Social Work in Carmarthenshire County CouncilAre you a
Qualified Social Worker looking for the opportunity to work in the beautiful, peaceful countryside of
West Wales, within a
forward‑thinking local authority that prioritises staff wellbeing and support?
Following the global pandemic, communities continue to feel the long‑term impact on their health, wellbeing, and emotional resilience. In response, an exciting
permanent, full‑time opportunity has arisen within our
Carmarthen‑based Adult Mental Health Team. We are seeking
suitably qualified and registered Social Workers (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW) who are passionate about making a positive difference.
About the RoleWe are looking for
enthusiastic and resilient practitioners to join our Community Mental Health Team in Carmarthen. We welcome applications from both
newly qualified and
experienced social workers.
As part of our team, you will:
- Work in partnership with service users, carers, and a range of professionals.
- Manage a varied caseload using person‑centred and outcome‑focused approaches.
- Undertake assessments and develop, monitor, and review Care and Support Plans or Care and Treatment Plans.
- Receive regular supervision within a supportive team environment that promotes personal and professional development.
What You'll Need- Registered Social Worker with an appropriate qualification
(Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW). - Ability to travel within the county.
- A basic knowledge of Welsh (support will be provided to help you achieve the required level).
Informal EnquiriesFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Carys Lewis‑Thomas, CMHT Team Manager 01267 244300* 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'**
**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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Expected date of interview: 30 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: 18/03/2026, 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.
