Community Social Worker

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

Job reference REQ
06074 Date posted 27/10/2026 Final date to receive applications 15/11/2026 Location Forge Road Salary £38,510 - £46,579. Grade 8 - 9. Plus market pay 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 CMHT JDPS 201026.docx

Reasons to work for NPTCBC June

Location of post: Forge Community Mental Health Team, Forge Road, Port Talbot SA13 1PA

Is this post a secondment? No

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.

About the role:

The Forge Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in Port Talbot is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered Social Worker to join our well-established, integrated multidisciplinary team. Whether you already have mental health experience or are looking to develop your expertise in this rewarding area of practice, this is an exciting opportunity to build your skills within a supportive health and social care environment.

Why Forge CMHT?

• Make a genuine impact on the lives of adults experiencing complex mental health needs.
• Be part of an integrated multidisciplinary team
  , working alongside colleagues across health and social care.
• Develop specialist skills in mental health, safeguarding, recovery-focused and strengths-based practice
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• Access regular supervision, training and professional development
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• Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to promote independence, recovery and wellbeing
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• Bring your ideas and contribute to the continued development of community mental health services

What will you be doing?

You will undertake strengths-based assessments and care planning, manage a varied and rewarding caseload, contribute to safeguarding and risk management, and build effective partnerships with individuals, families, carers and other professionals.

Who are we looking for?

We want someone who is passionate about social work, committed to person-centred and strengths-based practice, an excellent communicator and confident working creatively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary setting.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in specialist mental health social work while making a lasting difference to people, families and communities across Neath Port Talbot

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package witha remarkable 13.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

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