SOCIAL WORK ASSISTANT

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Wales is seeking a dedicated CMHT Social Work Assistant. You'll assist the Community Mental Health Team for Older People by providing crucial support to individuals facing mental health challenges. The role involves teamwork, engagement, and time management skills, offering a path for professional growth in a supportive environment. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and be part of a rewarding care community!

Benefits

28 to 33 days of annual leave

Flexible working culture

Hybrid working options

Access to pension scheme

Excellent training and development

Mentorship support

Qualifications

• Ability to manage time and work independently.
• Excellent record-keeping and report writing skills.
• Commitment to supporting mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support older adults with mental health needs.
• Work in a team committed to preventative social work.
• Enhance independence and quality of life for clients.

Skills

Engagement

Communication

Organisation

IT skills

Education

Registration with Social Care Wales

Job description

Cardiff benefits from being the capital city of Wales, offering social care staff the opportunity to work with a highly diverse population with a variety of care and support needs. As the largest local authority in Wales, we support nearly 5000 individuals to live well, offering them a person-centred support structure to ensure they can meet their own needs and outcomes.

The Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) for Older People is a multi-disciplinary team for adults over the age of 65 years who require specialist secondary mental health services due to experiencing symptoms of a severe and enduring mental health condition. The team consists of Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists.

The team provides well-being assessments, care and treatment planning, occupational and physiotherapy, psychological therapy, and a range of psychological supports such as sleep hygiene, CBT, behavioural activation, medication monitoring, setting SMART goals, and safety planning according to the needs of the individual using the services.

The team tailors interventions to foster independence, well-being, and quality of life, ensuring comprehensive and personalised support during mental health recovery.

About the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the CMHT for Older People.

Wales’s vibrant capital city offers you the opportunity to work within the largest and most diverse community in Wales. Our Adult Services teams support over 5000 individuals and offer a wide range of professional opportunities for both newly qualified and experienced Social Workers.

You will join a team that specialises in supporting older adults who require secondary mental health services. The team is committed to strengths based, preventative social work, supporting people to live fulfilled lives and to remain as independent as possible.
As a CMHT Social Work Assistant, you will have access to a comprehensive range of resources and support to continue your professional development and to help you become the best worker you can be.

The CMHT is part of Mental Health Services for Older People which is based on LLlandough Hospital, Llanfair Unit in Penarth.

We are committed to working in a Trauma –Enhanced way with individuals and you will be offered the opportunity to develop these skills alongside our Strengths-Based practice. The Team is committed to fostering a culture where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

We take the welfare of our staff seriously and we strive to deliver positive working arrangements that support our amazing workforce to feel respected and valued.

Cardiff Council also offers some great benefits for staff including:
•A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.
•Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you, including access to office sites throughout the city.
•Hybrid working – supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home.
•Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.
•Excellent training and development opportunities
•Support offered through mentorship and enhanced by senior management
(For more information about working as a social work assistant in Cardiff check out our Social Work Website where you can read more about what you can expect working for Cardiff and more about what we have to offer: Home - Social Work Cardiff : Social Work Cardiff)

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking for motivated workers who are looking to gain further experience within Cardiff Council. As the successful candidate you will be able to work independently and manage your time. You will be able to show you have excellent engagement and information gathering skills in and the ability to write concise records and reports. You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills.

You will be supervised and supported by an experienced social worker who will offer mentorship and guidance on your cases and will support your career development within the team.

You will be committed to supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges, working in a strength-based, preventative manner to provide the necessary support for them to achieve their goals.

You will be committed to working in a way that promotes equality and inclusion for all our citizens.

We are looking for committed individuals to join our remarkable team of Social Care Staff. Join us and be inspired by what Cardiff has to offer!

The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.

Additional information

This post is part time and will work 32.5 hours per week.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Refer to the Job description and person specification and tell us how you meet the criteria set out in these when completing your application, and please note we do not accept a CV as an application for the post.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

Interviews will normally be held on Teams but if you would prefer a face-to-face interview, please let us know.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework
Additional Information:-
• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice

Apply today or contact us by email at [e-mail] or call 02920 872845 to arrange a further discussion about this opportunity!

Job Category Social Services - Adults

Department Social Services - Adults

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent