Senior Social Worker: Long-Term Care & Assessments

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council seeks a qualified Social Worker to assess and support adults with long-term care needs, including CHC assessments, based at Civic Offices Barry.

You will work with individuals whose needs are complex, ensure safeguarding, and operate under Welsh legislation; registration with Social Care Wales is required.

37 hours weekly; Grade 8/9 pay scales; DBS enhanced. Experience desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with adults who are vulnerable through illness, disability or age-related frailty.
• Assessment of adult service users and carers.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues and procedures in relation to Adults.
• Knowledge of Social Services Wales Act 2014, Mental Health measures and related acts.
• Good general education and professional registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking assessments for care and support, including CHC assessments.
• Working with individuals whose needs may be complex or require ongoing monitoring and support.
• Engaging with partners to ensure quality services and safeguarding.

Skills

Experience with adults

Assessment skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with Social Care Wales

Job description

Vale of Glamorgan Council seeks a qualified Social Worker to assess and support adults with long-term care needs, including CHC assessments, based at Civic Offices Barry.

You will work with individuals whose needs are complex, ensure safeguarding, and operate under Welsh legislation; registration with Social Care Wales is required.

37 hours weekly; Grade 8/9 pay scales; DBS enhanced. Experience desirable.