Social Workers in our Through Age Wellbeing Services work to protect, advocate on behalf of and support children, young people and adults. It's a professional, challenging yet rewardingjob that needs dedicated people.
We are looking for individuals with a passion for working with and on behalf of the residents of Ceredigion, and are offering the opportunity to earn while you learn, on a fixed-term traineeship for up to 3 years, to achieve a professional qualification.
During the first year of training you will be paid at Grade 7 salary. On succeful completion of Year 1 and having gained a Certificate of HE in Social Care Practice, you will progress to Grade 8. Upon successful completion of the Traineeship you will be eligible to apply for qualified Social Worker positions within Ceredigion County Council.
Our offer to you
Hosted by asocial workteam and under the supervision of qualified and experienced social workers you will learn to undertake social work tasks. Alongside this you will be sponsored to undertake a Degree in Social Work through our partnership with the Open University in Wales
. Post qualifying you will be expected to remain in employment with Ceredigion County Council for a minimum of three years.
In exchange for your skills and commitment we will also offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing support. More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found
here .
We are also passionate about supporting our employees balance work and life. To support you in achieving work-life balance, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:
- Hybrid Working: you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
- Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
More information An online information session will be held via Microsoft Teams for interested applicants on:
Friday 7 February 2025 10am - 11am. To book your place on this session, please emailDysgu@Ceredigion.gov.ukYou will receive an email confirmation of your booking and joining invites will besent out the day before the session.
For more information please see our guidance document and visit the
Open University website.
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Job Description and Person Specification (Grade 7 until succeful completion of Year 1 and Certificate of HE in Social Care Practice) >
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Guidance DocumentIf you would any further information please contact
dysgu@ceredigion.gov.uk Selection Process: Applications will be shortlisted and successful applicants will be invited to attend an interview during the week commencing 10 March 2025.
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
