Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker

Cardiff Capital; Tonyrefail; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Leisure for Life discount

Cycle to Work

Vivup schemes

Job summary

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council invites applications for a Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker to join the Care & Support Teams at Ty Elai, Williamstown. The role covers flexible working and carries a strong emphasis on safeguarding, assessment, and partnership work.

Postholders will need to be registered with Social Care Wales, have a recognised Social Work qualification, and bring 3 years post-qualifying experience for the GR12 post. The council supports CPD and a clear career pathway.

Qualifications

• Must have a professional recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Care Wales on appointment or as required.
• Commitment to anti-oppressive practice and safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload within the Care & Support Teams.
• Build and maintain links with partner agencies and act on safeguarding needs.
• Demonstrate strong assessment, communication and planning throughout interventions.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Planning skills

Anti-oppressive practice

Education

Social Work qualification

Registration with Social Care Wales

Job description

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker

The job requirements are detailed below. Essential qualifications, skills and experience are listed in the Job Descriptions/Person Specification which can be found under the attachments section below.

Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

Job Type: Adult Social Worker, Care & Support (37 hours).

Group: Social Services

Grade 11 – Entry Social Worker grade and registration with Social Care Wales

Grade 12 – Experienced Social Worker grade ~ minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience and registration with Social Care Wales.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to offer a Social Work position within the Rhondda Fawr / Taf West Care & Support Teams. The main base of the position is Ty Elai, Williamstown with agile working requirements.

All our practitioners have the chance to influence the development of our work and are supported by a strong, experienced management team both at strategic and operational levels.

We recognise that social work is professionally and personally challenging and demands considerable levels of skill, commitment, and enthusiasm. We offer a dedicated in-house Learning and Development Centre which actively supports practitioners at each level to maintain their skills and Continuous Professional Development.

Our Social Care Departments have benefitted from comprehensive and significant investment in recent years, and we have responded to this by strengthening preventative services which aims to add capacity to the front line.

You will benefit from an improved career pathway for Social Work professionals, and an employee reward package, which includes flexible working, Leisure for Life membership discount, and access to the Cycle to Work and Vivup schemes.

Those starting a Social Work career will also be supported to attend our First Year in Practice peer support programme which aims to bridge the gap between qualifying and consolidating practice.

We expect our practitioners to have a sound understanding of the practice implications of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act and other relevant legislation, be up to date with emerging issues and have experience of or an interest in working within the relevant discipline. Committed to anti-oppressive practice, successful candidates will bring strong assessment, communication, and planning skills.

We will look to you to manage a defined caseload while building and maintaining links with partner agencies. You must possess a professional recognised Social Work qualification and be expected to be registered and maintain your registration as a 'Social Worker' with Social Care Wales on appointment.

Those shortlisted for interview will be asked to confirm if they are applying for a Social Worker (GR11) or Experienced Social Worker (GR12) post prior to interview. Those applying for an Experienced Social Worker position will need to be prepared to provide evidence at interview of their registration with Social Care Wales and 3 years of post-qualifying experience.

Benefits of Working for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council:

• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Occupational Health support and advice

If you would like any further information about the post, please contact Anna-Marie Young (Temp Team Manager) on [phone] (Rhondda Fawr) or Paul Davies (Team Manager) for Taf West.

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.

In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.

Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.

The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.