Social Worker

at  Carmarthenshire County Council

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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
697
Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Section:
Carmarthen Town MDT
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Temporary/Secondment - Full Time
Contract end date:
1 June 2025
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

SOCIAL WORKER / GWEITHIWR CYMDEITHASOL

We are seeking suitably qualified & registered Social Workers (degree in Social Work, Dip Sw, CQSW) who have experience of working in a demanding environment across Health and Social Care with the knowledge of community and hospital settings.
Applicants should be motivated and experienced individuals who have the ability to work in partnership with a range of organisations, services and health professionals to produce assessments, develop care and support plans, reviews and direct work that are person centred and outcome focused.
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.
Applicants should be conversant with relevant legislation and statutory obligations and will need to be able to demonstrate an active commitment to the principles of promoting independence for people with disabilities.
The position is linked to Carmarthenshire’s Hospital Social Work Team covering adults with physical disabilities and older adults with cognitive difficulties. Please see Person Specification for magnitude of post.
The ability to travel within the county is essential.
DBS level:
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job
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:
13/09/2024, 23:55

Please refer the Job description for details