Social Worker - Adoption

About the vacancy

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Vacancy

Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type:
Permanent Full Time

Location:

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

Grade:
Social Worker

Salary: £39,152 up to £47,181* (full‑time pro‑rata if part‑time)

Hourly Rate: £20.29 up to £24.46*

Contract

Hours:

37 Hours

Closing Date: 28/06/2026, 23:55

This role involves working as a social worker for children, young people and families. The post holder will be based in Carmarthen and will work regionally, supporting the Adoption Mid & West Wales service. Responsibilities include family finding for children with adoption plans, recruiting and assessing prospective adopters, post‑adoption support, birth parent support, post‑adoption contact, birth records and intermediary work. The role requires participation in pre‑ and post‑approval training to adopters, and ongoing professional development in adoption practice and trauma‑informed practice.

Applicants must hold a Social Work qualification and have experience working with children, young people and families in a social care role. A basic conversational Welsh language ability (Level
2) is required; reasonable support will be provided.

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with option to purchase additional leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits such as a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies

An enhanced with Barred List disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested. Applicants who are barred from regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk will not be considered.

The role is eligible for progression beyond pay point £42,839 up to the maximum of £47,181, subject to a progression panel assessment under the Authority’s ‘Social Work Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework’.

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. All staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

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 are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. Please provide proof of right to work.

How to apply:

All applications must be made using the online application system. If you have an impairment preventing online application, email  or contact to discuss alternative arrangements.

Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.