Community Social Worker

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job reference REQ
05100 Date posted 17/02/2026 Final date to receive applications 03/03/2026 Location Neath Civic Centre Salary Salary and grade £43,777- £48,091
- Grade 9 Senior Social Worker - including £3,000 market supplementor;£38,280- £41,777
- Grade 8 Social Worker including newly qualified workers - including £1,000 supplement Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care Attachments Community Social Worker REQ
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Neath Civic Centre, Water Street, Neath SA11 3QZ

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our team as a Community Social Worker within the Complex Disability Team. This pan-disability team provides support to individuals who have complex needs, including learning and physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and those who are neurodivergent. Our primary aim is to support individuals in achieving their personal outcomes, whilst carefully considering both their health and social care requirements.

Upon joining our team, you will receive a warm welcome from colleagues who are committed to supporting one another, recognising the challenges that can come with the profession. Our team culture is built on regular supervision and team meetings, ensuring everyone feels supported and informed. We also hold ongoing practice development sessions and case mapping exercises, led by our Consultant Social Worker.

This collaborative and continuous approach to learning has been highly valued by team members, allowing us to continually build on our knowledge and skills for the benefit of the individuals we support.

As a Community Social Worker within the Complex Disability Team, you will deliver community‑based social work support to adults with disabilities, ensuring their needs, outcomes and aspirations are at the centre of all intervention. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies to promote independence, wellbeing, and progression in line with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.

• Carry out strengths‑based assessments, identifying outcomes with individuals and their support networks.
• Develop and review outcome‑focused care and support plans, ensuring access to community resources and services.
• Manage a caseload effectively, including complex cases where required.
• Work jointly with health, voluntary sector and multi‑agency partners, contributing to meetings and case conferences.
• Ensure timely and accurate record‑keeping compliance with legislation, policy and safeguarding procedures.
• Promote equality, uphold confidentiality, and maintain a safe working environment.
• (For experienced workers) Provide supervision, mentoring and professional guidance to students and less experienced staff.

• A recognised Social Work qualification (BA Social Work, DipSW, or CQSW) and a passion for applying it where it matters most.
• Experience supporting individuals and families
  , whether gained in Adult Services, Children’s Services or both — with the ability to transfer your skills confidently into community disability practice.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills
  , enabling you to identify what really matters to individuals and build effective, outcome‑focused plans.
• Confidence in managing risk
  , making sound professional judgments and supporting people in a way that promotes independence and safety.
• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal and relational — allowing you to build trust with individuals, families, and multi‑agency partners.
• A collaborative mindset
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