About the vacancy Vacancy ID: 724
Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
Section: Llanelli SMH
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Carmarthenshire
Grade: Social Worker
Salary: £36,648 up to £44,428*
Hourly Rate : £19.00 up to £23.03*
Contract Hours 37
Come and join our team An exciting opportunity for a social worker to join our Adult Social Care Mental Health Team, leading and supporting on our Transitions Pathway for young people.
You'll primarily work with young people from the age of 16 who are neurodiverse and or are presenting with complex emotional and mental health issues. You will support them as they transition from children's services into adult services, working alongside other agencies and partners to produce positive outcomes. Reporting to the Community Mental Health Team you'll attend transitions meetings, undertake assessments and coordinate care and support . This role includes working with Children's services, you will also need to establish relationships and draw from the expertise and knowledge of specialist services such as Mental Health, Neurodivergence, Specialist CAMHS, Substance Use, Education and Housing.
We welcome applications from newly qualified social workers. This role would suit a social worker with an interest in working with young people and have an interest in mental health and supporting transition pathways.
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
- 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 £40,221, up to the maximum of £44,428 is subject to a progression panel assessment under the Authority's 'Social Work Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework'**
For an informal discussion please contact Corinne Everett-Guy, Senior Manager Social Work - CEGuy@carmarthenshire.gov.uk, tel 07899918458
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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: 30/09/2024, 23:55
The Rewards We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 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.
