Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker Hospital Discharge Team

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; Harlech; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Wales seeks a Social Worker for their Hospital Discharge Team. The role offers a supportive environment with career development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong emphasis on professional growth. Candidates must possess a recognized qualification and be committed to anti-oppressive practices.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Leisure for Life membership discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Occupational health support

Staff rewards scheme

Shopping discounts through Vectis Card

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a 'Social Worker' with Social Care Wales.
• Experience in relevant discipline or interest in social work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload and build links with partner agencies.
• Support practitioners through strong management and development.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Planning

Education

Professional Social Work Qualification

Job description

Join to apply for the Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker Hospital Discharge Team role at Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.

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 aim 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 the Let’s Connect technology purchase 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.

For further information and informal discussion please contact Alison Johnson on 07934 352135 or [e-mail].

Benefits of Working for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council include flexible working arrangements, excellent career development, a good pension scheme with employer contributions, occupational health support, staff rewards scheme, and shopping discounts through Vectis Card.

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

The Council values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh speakers of Level 3 and above, and applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably.

In support of the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces, applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, including Service Leavers, Veterans, or Reservists, and meet the essential criteria, will be offered an interview.