Social Worker x 2 (closing date: 09/08/23)

City & County of Swansea; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City & County of Swansea is seeking a passionate social worker to join a supportive team. In this role, you will work closely with residents to develop care plans, promoting independence and social inclusion. With hybrid working options and comprehensive training, this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the community while developing your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to Cycle to Work scheme

Staff discounts

Discounted leisure centre and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Candidate should have enthusiasm for working with vulnerable adults in the community.
• Capable of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans for adults.
• Facilitate effective integrated working with vulnerable adults and their families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Motivation

Passion for social work

Enthusiasm

Job description

About the role

In Swansea, we aim to provide adults and their carers with the right support, at the right time, by the right person. Our approach follows the Principles of the Social Services and Well Being Act (Wales), which focuses on working with people, in partnership, to meet the clients' needs and prevent issues from escalating.

We are looking for a dynamic candidate with excellent organizational skills, motivation, passion, and enthusiasm for the role. The successful candidate will work alongside Swansea residents to help them live well and safely in our community.

This is a fast-paced role where you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans. Your passion for social work will facilitate effective integrated working with vulnerable adults, their families, groups, and communities in Swansea, aiming to promote independence and social inclusion.

What we can offer you:

You will join a supportive, friendly, and welcoming team, with experienced managers providing regular supervision, annual appraisals, structured training, career development opportunities, mentoring, and support for newly qualified social workers.

Other Swansea Council benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to the Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discounts
• Discounted leisure centre and gym memberships

For more information about the role, please contact Glynis Williams for an informal chat.

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council, there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, applying to all employees, elected members, volunteers, and contractors.