Social Worker

We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Tredomen
Team: South Older People’s Team

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.

We pay an attractive salary of £39,152 - £41,771 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

The South Older People’s team provides a supportive environment, whilst maintaining an excellent Social Work service for Older people living in the South of the Borough.

We are looking for an individual who has the right values, motivation and commitment to work in a challenging, yet rewarding environment, with significant emphasis on achieving best practice.

The successful candidate will be required to practice in accordance with National Occupational Standards for Social Work and Code of Practice for Social Care Workers to deliver an effective social work service. An understanding of current legislation and policy in Wales will be essential.

The post holder will undertake assessments, reviews and also contribute to the duty rota within the team. Those applying will need to have a good understanding of an outcome-focused approach to social work, and the application of the principles & eligibility criteria set out in the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.

The post will involve working with individuals to help them find appropriate solutions at times of difficulty, as well as in the long term. It will also entail safeguarding people from abuse and neglect. Where intervention is required, you will be expected to provide a proportionate and timely response to support individuals and their carers.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A Diploma / Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification.
• Knowledge of the current social care legislative framework and national drivers within Adult social care.
• An understanding of the physical and emotional needs of Vulnerable Adults including older people and people with disabilities.
• A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit clients and attend meetings.
  

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Parr on 07733364833 or email PARRA@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body).

The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016). Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.