Social Work Assistant

Ceredigion County Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Flexi-time

Pension scheme

Lifestyle savings

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council invites applications from capable individuals to join our team working across West Wales. This role offers hybrid working, flexible hours and a supportive environment with clear pathways for development.

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk with enhanced DBS checks where required, and provide generous leave, pension and wellbeing benefits. Penmorfa and Aberaeron offices form part of our integrated care and support services, with teams delivering

Job description

Are you looking for the opportunity to work in the beautiful small towns and countryside of West Wales and for a forward thinking local authority that provides good staff support and opportunities for career progression?, We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role's key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us., We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:

• Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
• Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
  We are seeking Individuals with a degree of fluency in the Welsh language, A successful applicant without the required Welsh language skills will be fully supported to reach the desired standard within 2 years of appointment., We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
  In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages., What we offer
• Work-life balance Lifestyle savings scheme Generous employer pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Learning and developmentWhere you'll work Porth Gofal - Targeted Intervention Services We are at the core of Ceredigion's through-age social care provision and we focus on ensuring that each individual receives the intervention that is best placed to meet their needs or, where necessary, guide them to early help or specialist services. Our functions include: Integrated Triage and Assessment Services o Intake and Integrated Operations Team o Integrated Assessment Team o Emergency Duty Team Targeted and Short-term Services o Direct Payments Support Service o Centre for Independent Living (CILC) Logistics and Operations Team o Targeted & Enablement Integrated Care o Technology Enabled Care & Sensory Services o Occupational Therapy Direct Services o Day Care Services Team o Residential Care Teams More information regarding our teams can be found here. Penmorfa Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based. Aberaeron Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.