Temporary Social Workers

Delta Wellbeing Ltd; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Staff wellbeing support

Career development

Staff discounts

Flexible working

Job summary

Carmarthenshire County Council is hiring two temporary Social Workers for the CMHT in Llanelli to cover maternity leave and AMHP training backfill until October 2027. The roles require registered Social Workers, enhanced DBS, and Welsh-speaking capabilities at Level 2, with AMHP qualification advantageous.

Salary is £20.96–£25.26 per hour for 37 hours per week, with pro-rata for part-time periods. The post involves managing caseloads under Welsh mental health legislation and delivering

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with Degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW.
• Enhanced DBS registered with Update Service.
• AMHP qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals with severe mental disorders.
• Act as Care Coordinator under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
• Undertake assessments under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
• Demonstrate person-centred, co-produced planning with the individual at the centre.

Education

Degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW

AMHP qualification (advantageous)

Job description

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate : £20.96 up to £25.26*

Contract Hours 37 hours

Come and join our team

Two Temporary Social Workers CMHT Llanelli (until October 2027)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint two temporary Social Workers until October 2027 to join our well-established Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.

These posts are to backfill maternity leave and for current social work staff undertaking their Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training. The role covers the Llanelli and Ammanford areas.

You will be a registered Social Worker (Degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW) and hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service. Ideally, you will have previous experience of working with people who experience mental health difficulties and complex needs.

We welcome applications from newly qualified Social Workers. As a newly qualified Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in a mental health setting, supporting your professional development and helping you build a strong foundation for your social work career.

We would also welcome applications for secondment opportunities from colleagues within the Local Authority.

Holding the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification would be advantageous. In return, the Council provides additional remuneration for undertaking AMHP duties.

The successful candidates will be responsible for managing a caseload of individuals with severe mental disorders, acting as a Care Coordinator under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, and undertaking assessments in accordance with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.

You will possess strong assessment, care planning and review skills and be committed to the principles of co-production, ensuring that the individual's voice remains central to all aspects of assessment, planning and intervention. A person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to understanding what matters to the people you support are essential.

For an informal discussion please contact Michelle Thomas-Luisi [e-mail] Tel [phone]

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date:

12/10/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Anonymous Recruitment

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We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Right to work eligibility:

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All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.

Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK . Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.

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