Registered Social Worker

Priory Group; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Birthday Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Llanarth Court in Wales is seeking a Registered Social Worker to join a specialist multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on identifying social and non-medical needs, with risk assessment, safeguarding, and care planning for patients with forensic and mental health needs.

You will work alongside psychiatry, psychology, nursing and occupational therapy, liaising with families and community networks to ensure timely and appropriate services.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• ASYE or equivalent post-qualifying experience.
• Experience managing a caseload independently and undertaking assessments.

Responsibilities

• Join a small Social Work team within multidisciplinary staff to provide care.
• Identify social/non-medical needs and manage risk, safeguarding, and care planning.
• Liaise with families and community networks to support patients.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Assessment skills

Risk assessment

Safeguarding

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Registered Social Worker

Application Deadline: 3 September 2026

Department: Social Work

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Llanarth Court

Compensation: £32,700 - £38,600 / year

Description

Priory Hospital Llanarth Court

Salary - £32,700 - £38,600 depending on experience

Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Llanarth Court has an opportunity for a Registered Social Worker to join our team.

Llanarth Court is a specialist medium secure, low secure, and open rehabilitation psychiatric hospital. Located in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Llanarth Court offers convenient transport links and easy access to the A40 and A459. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you’ll be doing

The Social Work role involves being part of a small team of Social Workers who have a key role in multidisciplinary teams. You will work alongside colleagues from psychiatry, psychology, nursing and occupational therapy to provide a package of care to patients with forensic and mental health needs.

You will be responsible for identifying the social/non-medical needs for the patients and for ensuring those needs are met. This role includes detailed risk assessment & management, safeguarding responsibilities, liaison with families & community networks.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you’ll bring to the role

Essential for the role

Applicants must hold a Degree in Social Work and be currently registered with Social Work England, with completion of the ASYE or equivalent post-qualifying experience. They should have experience managing a caseload independently and undertaking assessments, risk management, safeguarding enquiries, and care planning, as well as working with multi-agency partners. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and policy is required, along with the ability to manage complex cases under appropriate supervision. Candidates must also demonstrate strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills, alongside the ability to produce professional reports and maintain accurate records.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.