Social Worker

We are recruiting Social Workers at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: X4 37 Hours, X1 18.5 Hours
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time / Part Time
Location: Various locations across the Borough

This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Adult Social Services Team.

We pay an attractive salary of £18,969 - £40,476 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

There are exciting opportunities to join our well-established Older People Social Work teams, covering the North, East and South of Caerphilly County borough.

We are an enthusiastic and dedicated service who strive to support older adults and their carers, who are in need care and support.

The teams deliver services to older adults, who have mental health or physical health needs.  A high proportion of our work involves supporting those who have a dementia diagnosis.

The post will involve working with older adults to help them find appropriate solutions at times of difficulty, as well as in the long term. It will also entail safeguarding individuals from abuse and neglect.

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 the application of the principles & eligibility criteria set out in the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

The team has an established culture of teamwork where staff are very supportive of each other.

Applications from experienced as well as newly qualified social workers are welcomed, and a structured induction will be provided together with:

• Support to complete CPEL for new qualified staff.
• Training to promote your continued professional development.
• Evidenced based and timely decision making.
• Regular supervision, appraisal, and opportunities for reflective practice.
• Supportive and experienced Senior Practitioners and Team Managers.
• Visible and strong leadership
• Free designated parking when office based
• A mixture of agile and office based working
• Monthly face to face team meetings and reflective practice

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A Diploma / Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification
• Knowledge of the Social Services and Well being Act (Wales), Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty legislation
• 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 Joanna Webb/Beth McIntyre/Andrew Parr on 01443 866930/01685 846481/07733364833  or email webbj@caerphilly.gov.uk   mcintb@caerphilly.gov.uk   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.