Social Worker – Planned Care; Adult Specialism

Overview

We are recruiting Qualified Social Workers to support older adults, adults with physical disabilities and those requiring psychiatric care in West Wales. The role uses a strengths‑based approach with Signs of Safety and is part of an organization transitioning to a through‑age and whole‑family model. Opportunities exist to specialise in an area of interest.

• Provide SSWBA part3 and part4 care and support plans for adults and their carers.
• Collaborate with departments within the authority and partner agencies to develop and deliver services.
• Support the implementation of the through‑age and whole‑family model.
• Assist new staff in gaining competency and ownership of key areas of the role.

• Qualified Social Worker or newly qualified with a placement in social work.
• Ability to work with older adults, adults with physical disabilities and those with psychiatric needs.
• Fluency in Welsh preferred; a successful applicant without Welsh language skills will receive support to achieve the required standard within two years.
• Will undertake an Enhanced DBS check; previous convictions will be assessed on a case‑by‑case basis.

• Grade9 pay (Newly Qualified) or Grade
  10 pay (Experienced); subject to 2026/2027 national pay award.
• Eligible for a market supplement of £200 per month, reviewed 31
  
  March
  2027.
• Hybrid working possible subject to conditions.
• Flexi‑time within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday.
• Competitive annual leave allowance and generous pension contribution scheme.
• Discretionary benefits to support work‑life balance.
• Up to £8000 (incl. VAT) towards relocation expenses for those moving to Ceredigion.

We reserve the right to extend the Final date to receive applications. The role requires an Enhanced DBS check; prior convictions will not automatically disqualify an applicant. We assess each individual fairly and respectfully.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Ruth Jones at