SOCIAL WORKER

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Cardiff seeks to hire a Social Worker to join the Cardiff and Vale Health Inclusion Service. The position focuses on supporting vulnerable groups facing social and health inequalities. Candidates will have opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and involvement in strength-based practices. This role will engage with individuals across various community settings, conducting assessments and managing care packages to enhance wellbeing and independence.

Benefits

Regular supervision and support for continual professional development.

Access to extensive training programs.

Hybrid and flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with adults in need of support services.
• Knowledge of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh or Community Languages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop care/support plans for individuals.
• Manage a busy caseload while collaborating with multi-professional teams.
• Support the implementation of strength-based social work practice.

Skills

Assessment skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act

Education

Registration with Social Care Wales

Job description

As a Directorate, we recognise that social workers are skilled professionals who make a real and material difference to people’s lives every day. We want to develop our services and strengthen our approach to social work practice in Cardiff.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a developing service aimed at reducing health and social inequalities for individuals who face significant barriers when accessing traditional services.

The Cardiff and Vale Health Inclusion Service (CAVHIS) has been evolving since 2020 and has recently expanded its remit to include new models of care for broader health inclusion groups. These groups specifically include asylum seekers, vulnerable refugees, people experiencing homelessness, sex workers, individuals leaving prison, and mobile Gypsy Travellers. CAVHIS delivers these specialist primary care services across various community settings, such as homeless hostels, as well as the Emergency Unit and University Hospital Wales.

This role will involve conducting assessments with individuals within the identified health inclusion groups, commissioning outcome-focused care and support packages, and undertaking direct work with individuals.

While the role will collaborate with CAVHIS and partner agencies, it will be managed by the Adult Services Team Manager responsible for Specialist Support Services. These services are committed to strengths-based social work practice and working collaboratively with individuals to meet their identified outcomes and maximize their independence and wellbeing.

The teams are also dedicated to working in a trauma-enhanced manner with individuals, and you will have 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.

What we will offer you:

1. A service that values professional social workers and supports their practice.

2. An established approach to strength-based social work with mentor groups to encourage professional discussion and learning in a protected session.

3. An opportunity to develop your use of strength-based practice and mentorship.

4. Regular and quality supervision to support and sustain practitioners.

5. A proactive approach to quality assurance within the service, actively seeking to promote the excellent practice we see from our social workers.

6. A wide and extensive training programme with opportunities to train in specific areas and access to regular legal and practice updates.

7. Our systems and technology enable and promote hybrid and flexible working and Cardiff Council has a variety of supportive policies for its employees.

About the job

Our Social Workers are valued for the skills and knowledge they bring to the service. They are key to the continued practice of strength-based social work approaches in Cardiff.

The role will work alongside CAVHIS, engaging with individuals within the identified health inclusion groups who have care and support needs. As a Social Worker, you will undertake assessments, draw up care and support plans with individuals identifying their outcomes and commission care and support. You will also be required to manage a busy caseload.

As a Social Worker you will receive regular supervision and when appropriately qualified be expected to supervise unqualified team colleagues. You will have a role in supporting the continued implementation of strength-based practice and of contributing to Quality Assurance in Adult Social Services.

The team provides advice and support to other teams regarding working with those who are homeless and have care and support needs in the city. You will be expected to develop your knowledge of the issues which affect those who are homeless and local services. You will also be supported to use evidence-based practice with individuals.

What We Are Looking For From You

1. Experience of working with adults and undertaking assessment with those individuals who require support services.

2. Commitment to excellent practice with individuals, families, Carers and Communities.

3. Assessment skills and a clear understanding of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014.

4. Confidence and knowledge in operating within the Mental Capacity Act legal framework. Experience of Court of Protection work and the process is an advantage.

5. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of citizens is an expectation of all who work in the service area.

6. A commitment to working closely with colleagues in an established specialist social work team and to multi-professional working with colleagues in statutory and third sector services.

7. Possess knowledge of, or demonstrate a willingness to develop knowledge of, asylum and immigration systems, as well as homelessness systems and services.

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

Additional information

If you would like to discuss this post please contact Sally Davies, Service Manager on 029 20788300 or [e-mail].

With effect from the 1st April 2025 this post attracts a market supplement of
£3000 per annum full time equivalent.

This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.

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

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

Adult safeguarding and child protection are key priorities of the Council, we aim to support children and 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 adults and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and adults have the right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

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

The interview process for these roles will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform.

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Job Category Social Services - Adults

Department Social Services - Adults

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent