Social Worker - Newly Qualified

Swansea Council; Swansea; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Council invites applications for several permanent and temporary full-time social workers to join the Social Work North Community Team in Adult Social Services. The team delivers statutory social care assessments and reviews to residents in Swansea North with a person-centred, strengths-focused approach.

We seek qualified Social Workers registered with Social Care Wales, with knowledge of the Social Services & Well-being Act 2014; new graduates welcome.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification in Social Work.
• Registered Social Worker with Social Care Wales.
• Knowledge of the Social Services & Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide statutory social care assessments and reviews.
• Work in fast-paced multi-disciplinary environments.
• Support crises intervention and court work where required.
• Operate within a team led by an experienced supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

CPD commitment

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Exciting opportunity has arisen for several permanent and temporary full-time social workers to join the newly established Social Work North Community Team in Adult Social Services. The team provides a statutory social care assessment and review service to citizens residing in the North area of Swansea, taking a person-centred and strengths-focused approach to promoting independence and achieving personal outcomes.

Candidates must hold a recognised professional qualification in Social Work, and be registered as a qualified Social Worker with Social Care Wales. We are looking for either newly qualified or experienced candidates who have working knowledge of the Social Services & Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014 and other relevant legislation, and are used to working in fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment. Excellent communication and report-writing skills are essential, as well as an evidenced commitment to Continuous Professional Development.

Successful candidates will be joining a team which provides opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of areas - including crises intervention and court work - supported by experienced supervisors and a well-established Team Leader.

The Salary for these posts ranges between £37,563 - £46,579 per annum.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

https://www.swansea.gov.uk/media/29909/Gweithiwr-Cymdeithasol_Social-Worker_CY_EN/pdf/n2Gweithiwr_Cymdeithasol_Social_Worker_CY_EN.pdf?m=1792057672097