Adults - Qualified Social Worker

neway international; Llanfaredd; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services organization in Wales is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join the Older People/Adults Social Services team. This role involves supporting a peak in workload, conducting assessments, and promoting independence for older individuals. Ideal candidates should have experience with strengths-based frameworks and possess strong organisational skills. This is a temporary role with a potential extension working 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Passionate about empowerment and person-centered practice.
• Experience in strengths-based reviews and assessments.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based reviews and assessments for older people.
• Deliver services that empower individuals and promote independence.
• Manage complex and conflicting demands with professionalism.

Skills

Empowerment practice

Strengths-based reviews

Organisational skills

Time-management

Administrative skills

Job description

Neway International is currently looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join the Older People/Adults Social Services team based with Powys County Council. This role starts as soon as possible, initially for a 6‑month contract that is likely to be extended, working 37 hours a week. Powys County Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker (Grade 11) to join a small, dynamic adult social care reviewing team. This temporary role is designed to support a peak in workload and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older people across Powys.

You will be part of a supportive team environment, working to deliver strengths‑based services, promote prevention, and ensure person‑centred practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths‑based reviews and assessments for older people.
• Deliver services that empower individuals and promote independence.
• Manage complex and conflicting demands with professionalism.
• Provide advice, guidance, and mentoring to colleagues to uphold high standards of practice.
• Contribute to prevention‑focused initiatives and service improvements.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and policy frameworks.

Required Skills and Experience

• Passion for empowerment and person‑centred practice.
• Experience in strengths‑based reviews and assessments.
• Excellent organisational, time‑management, and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and conflicting priorities.
• Commitment to professional standards through co‑working, coaching, and mentoring.