Adults - Social Worker Older People (Grade 11)

Service Care Solutions; Llandrindod Wells; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join the Older Persons Team, working with individuals aged 65 and over. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, applying relevant legislative frameworks, and safeguarding individuals. The ideal candidate will possess a Degree in Social Work, experience with older adults, and strong communication skills. This role offers flexible and hybrid working options, ongoing training, and a referral bonus of £350.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Flexible working options

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Care Wales is required.
• Experience working with older adults in a social work setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and reviews for tailored support.
• Apply the Social Services and Well-being Act in practice.
• Work with families to find sustainable solutions.

Skills

Excellent assessment skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Powys County Council is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join our Older Persons Team (South). This is an exciting opportunity to work with individuals aged 65 and over, along with their carers, using a collaborative, strengths-based, and outcome-focused approach. The role covers Hay and Talgarth, Brecon, Crickhowell, and Ystradgynlais localities, supporting older adults to maintain independence, enhance well-being, and access the right care and support at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and reviews to identify individual needs, ensuring support is tailored to promote independence and well-being.
• Apply the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 in practice, ensuring service users receive appropriate care and support.
• Work with individuals and their families to find sustainable solutions to challenges, both in the short and long term.
• Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, ensuring decision-making is in the best interest of service users.
• Support individuals who may be at risk of abuse or neglect, taking appropriate safeguarding actions.
• Work in partnership with health colleagues, third-sector organisations, and other agencies to provide a coordinated and proportionate response.
• Promote strengths-based approaches to empower individuals and their carers to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales.
• Experience: Working with older adults and their carers in a social work setting.
• Knowledge: A strong understanding of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding legislation.
• Skills: Excellent assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with service users and multi-agency partners.
• Other Requirements: Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based, and outcome-focused practice.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of older adults.
• Flexible and hybrid working options available.
• Ongoing training and professional development to support career progression.
• Work in a beautiful and diverse county, providing varied and rewarding social work experiences.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)

Referral Bonus

If this role isn\'t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The Benefits of Working with SCS

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed into work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge