Social Worker - Team

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a committed, creative and resilient Social Worker to support our continuous improvement journey, towards best practice. This is evidenced within our recent positive Inspection.

Our social workers will tell you: “They feel supported by management, part of a team, and a place where they feel valued”. Social Workers are encouraged and supported to be creative and strive for excellence in all areas.

• Protected caseloads
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Modern and bright office
• Excellent management support and supervision
• Personal career development and progression
• Practice development sessions and reflection opportunities
• Person‑centred approaches at the heart of your practice

• Accept referrals for individuals living in the community, care home residents, and those currently in hospital.
• Work in multi‑disciplinary teams with families, unpaid carers, third sector and health professionals.
• Assist with assistive technology and support unpaid carers.
• Provide reablement and direct payments services.
• Support individuals living with dementia diagnoses.
• Assist with hospital discharge and hospital avoidance.
• Safeguard and protect vulnerable adults.
• Address self‑neglect and perform Mental Capacity and Best Interest decision‑making.
• Carry out Continuing Healthcare assessments and interventions under the Mental Health Act.
• Facilitate Court of Protection procedures.
• Receive supervision from a dedicated supervisor and mentor, participate in peer support groups and team meetings.

• Up to 32 days annual leave per annum.
• Flexible and hybrid working options, with flexi‑days available during peak periods.
• Reward and Benefit Scheme.
• Training and Development Opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program and Well‑being initiatives.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Reduced rate leisure membership.
• Detailed induction programme.

• Enhanced DBS check and Social Care Wales registration.
• Ability to work for Wrexham County Borough Council (no sponsorship).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary council that delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of residents. We are committed to working with local and national partners and value inclusive and diverse workplaces.