Social Worker; closing date

£36,363 - £39,862 per year (Grade
8) / £40,777 - £45,091 per year (Grade
9). Grade 8 is for newly qualified. Qualified Social Worker to work in the Community Social Work Team covering the West Area of Swansea. Full time permanent post.
*** Previous applicants need not apply***

We are the Community Social Work Team, and we work with adults with physical disabilities, frailties or vulnerabilities who are eligible for support at home or in residential care over a longer period. The Team also supports individuals' transition from Child and Family Services to Adulthood.

We are recruiting for a qualified registered Social Worker to join our Community Social Work team, our goal is to empower and promote independence to individuals, building on their strengths and developing relationship based social work practice and creating meaningful personal outcomes.

Our team use the strength based Collaborative Communication Framework to help people and their families identify what matters to them, giving them their voice, choice, and control.

As part of this process, your role would be to complete assessments, care and support plans, reviews and contingency plans whilst following the principles of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act.

We are looking for candidates who are motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to social services. You will be passionate about relationship based social services and providing the best possible outcomes for individuals in our communities

We are a very experienced team who are friendly, supportive, and most welcoming. You will receive a structured approach to training as part of your role, a commitment to learning, and a career pathway.

For newly qualified social workers we have a First Year in Practice programme which will include mentoring and support together with an individual learning plan to support you through your first year in practice and onto the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Consolidation of Social Work Practice.

We are committed to your professional development, and your wellbeing through regular supervision. Operationally there will always be support and guidance available. By joining our team, we want you to be proud of your achievements, and proud to make a difference to individuals and their families.

• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to the Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership

Successful applicants will be required to complete a full application form as part of our recruitment process.

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Teresa Edwards [email protected]

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