Practitioner

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Caerphilly is seeking a Senior Practitioner for the Adult Mental Health Assertive Outreach Team. This permanent, full-time role involves delivering assessment and care management services, collaborating with various professionals, and ensuring effective community integration for service users. Applicants should have a relevant social work qualification and be registered with Social Care Wales. This position offers competitive pay and benefits including a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Social Work is required.
• Must have or be willing to obtain AMHP award.
• Registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and care management services.
• Work closely with carers and statutory agencies.
• De‑saturate crisis situations for service users.

Skills

Assessment and care management services

Legislation understanding

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Communication with statutory agencies

Education

Diploma or Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Approved Mental Health Professional award

Job description

Senior Practitioner

Company: Caerphilly County Borough Council

Location: Blackwood, Caerphilly, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-11-23T02:18:07Z

Valid Through: 2026-02-21T02:18:07Z

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 (per annum)

Description

We are recruiting a Senior Practitioner for the Adult Mental Health Assertive Outreach Team at Caerphilly County Borough Council. This role is based at Hafan Coed, Blackwood.

Working hours: 37 hours per week. Contract type: Permanent, Full Time.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and care management services in accordance with National Occupational Standards for Social Work and the Code of Practice for Social Care Workers.
• Practice in accordance with current legislation and policy, including the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983 and related Welsh legislation.
• Work closely with carers, other professionals, and statutory agencies (housing, police, probation, third sector) to deliver integrated care.
• De‑saturate crisis situations and facilitate safe discharge of service users from hospital into the community.
• Operate as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, sometimes working independently using own initiative.
• Attend meetings using a UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and company vehicle as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Social Work or equivalent predecessor qualification.
• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) award (or willingness to undertake training to obtain it).
• Registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales, or able to transfer from another recognised body.
• Completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within the first 3 years of practice.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policy.
• Full UK Category B driving licence and access to a motor vehicle insured for business purposes.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Staff discount schemes.
• Access to training and development opportunities.

Additional Information

Applications may be submitted in Welsh; no disadvantage will be given to Welsh‑language submissions.

Applicants must provide evidence of the right to work in the UK. Suitable documentation includes birth certificate, passport or work permit as per the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.