Permanent Social Worker Carmarthen Community Team Learning Disability
We welcome applications to come and join our Community Team for people with Learning Disabilities in Carmarthenshire. We currently have 1 Full-time Social Worker Post available in Carmarthen.
We know that good Social Workers can make the world of difference to individuals who need support, and we are committed to making sure our Social Workers have what they need to do their jobs well.
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 do the best they can to support individuals, and their families to feel connected to their communities. We work with adults with learning disabilities as part of a multi team to maximize their independence within the local community.
We are looking for applicants with a Social Work qualification and experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability in a social care role.
If 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) through our 'Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework'. Successful progression offers the higher range salary reward.
We can offer you a comprehensive induction, regular professional supervision, hybrid and flexible working, and a supportive professional development programme.
If you feel you could contribute and bring your experience, ideas, and skills to the team, we want to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact
Carmarthen CTLD: 01267 242407
Sally Williams SAWilliams@Carmarthenshire.gov.uk
* Progression beyond pay point £44,253, up to the maximum of £48,738 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.
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.
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