Social Worker

at  Carmarthenshire County Council

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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
797
Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Section:
Carmarthen SMH
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
Carmarthenshire
Grade:
Social Worker
Salary:
£37,938 up to £45,718*
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata’d accordingly
Hourly Rate :
£21.52 up to £25.79*
Contract Hours
37 hours
Come and join our team
Two years of a global pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the health and wellbeing of the nation and the longer term effects on people’s emotional and mental health cannot be under estimated. An exciting, opportunity has become available within our Carmarthen based Mental Health Team, and currently we are seeking suitably qualified & registered Social Workers ( degree in social work, Dip Sw, CQSW) to work in our adult mental health team.
We are looking for enthusiastic and resilient practitioner to join our Community Mental Health Teams in Carmarthen, and welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified social workers.
Working in partnership with service users, their carers and other professionals, you will manage a caseload and practice in a person centred and outcome focussed way. Undertaking assessments, producing and reviewing care and support plans or care and treatment plans will be fundamental elements of your role. You in turn will receive regular supervision and be part of a supportive environment in which there will be opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
The ability to travel within the county is essential.

* 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 informal discussion please contact Carys Lewis Thomas; CMHT Team Manager on 01267 244300.
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:
04/12/2024, 23:55

Please refer the Job description for details