Social Worker

at  Carmarthenshire County Council

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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
870
Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Section:
Llanelli SMH
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
Llanelli
Grade:
Social Worker
Salary:
£36,648 up to £44,428*
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata’d accordingly
Hourly Rate :
£19.00 up to £23.03*
Contract Hours
37
Come and join our team

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.

Are you looking for your next job in Social Work? Our well -established Community Mental Health Team are looking to recruit a suitable person who is passionate about making a difference in Mental Health.
You must be a registered Social Worker (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW) with an enhanced DBS on the update service. Ideally with previous experience in working with people who experience mental illness or have needs related to their mental health. Being an Approved Mental Health Professional would be an added advantage in return for which the Council provide additional remuneration. However, if you are not an AMHP, training will be given. You must be able to manage a caseload of people with severe mental disorder acting as care co-ordinator under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 and carrying out assessments under the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014. You will need good assessment, care planning and review skills and be committed to the principles of co-production and establishing what really matters to the person.
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.
This is a full- time (37 hours per week) permanent position working across the localities of Llanelli and Ammanford. You can expect, regular and effective supervision from a supportive team together with opportunities to develop your practice as well as access to the IT equipment you will need to perform your role.
For an informal conversation about the post, please speak to Michelle Thomas-Luisi, Team Manager on 01554 772768
Expected date of interview:
21 November 2024
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:
10/11/2024, 23:55

Please refer the Job description for details