SOCIAL WORKER

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join their Community Duty Team. The successful candidate will provide direct support to individuals with complex needs, engage in service development, and supervise junior staff. Applicants should possess a Social Work degree, strong assessment skills, and a commitment to inclusivity. The role offers a £3000 market supplement and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding vulnerable adults. Join a remarkable team and make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Market supplement of £3000

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Social Worker.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong commitment to supporting older people and those with physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct citizen support dealing with complex situations.
• Support and supervise colleagues within the team.
• Participate in service development and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Cardiff benefits from being the capital city of Wales, offering Social Workers the opportunity to work with a highly diverse population with a variety of care and support needs. As the largest local authority in Wales we support nearly 5000 individuals to live well, offering them a person‑centred support structure to ensure they can meet their own needs and outcomes.

Adult Community Services is our largest team in Cardiff supporting anyone over the age of 18 with physical disabilities and older people. The teams are made up of community and hospital based Social Workers who offer services for individuals and families from the first time they need support from Adult Social Services throughout their journey with us. Working alongside a wider multi‑disciplinary team, including Occupational Therapy teams, Social Work Assistants, Day Centre teams and Health colleagues we find solutions to best support individuals to achieve their outcomes. We have contractual relationships with a wide range of home care providers, offering care and support throughout Cardiff and residential care homes, ensuring that all options can be available to best meet an individual’s needs.

Within the Adult Community Services there are a number of teams who ensure that individuals are supported in the right place at the right time:

• First Point of Contact Social Work team / Adult Assessment
• Hospitals Team
• Case Management team
• Review Team
• Community Duty Team

About the job

This post is a Grade 8 senior Social Worker post working within our Community Duty Team.

The service area is made up of a variety of team members, including newly qualified Social Workers and experienced Social Workers, Social Work Assistants, senior Social Workers, Team Managers and a Service Manager.

This specific role will give you the opportunity to further develop your social work skills within a professional, supportive, creative, and hard‑working team.

You will be carrying out direct citizen support which can sometimes involve dealing with complex situations. You will have the opportunity to support other colleagues within the team in a supervisory capacity whilst providing ongoing support to the Team Manager and Service Manager as needed. There is an expectation that you will be committed to service development and form part of a wider decision‑making group of professionals looking at the strategic development of this area.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking for qualified, experienced Social Workers who are looking to gain further experience within Cardiff Council. As the successful candidate you will be able to work independently and manage your time.

You will be able to show you have excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports.

You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills.

A degree in Social Work or an equivalent Social Work qualification and registration with Social Care Wales is essential for this role.

You will have a commitment to supporting older people and those with physical disabilities and to working in a strength‑based, preventative way, providing the support needed to enable them to achieve what matters to them.

You will have a strong and demonstrable commitment to strength‑based approaches, a dedication to working in an outcome‑focussed way and a keen interest in your on‑going professional development, striving for excellence.

You will be committed to working in a way that promotes equality and inclusion for all our citizens.

The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.

We are looking for committed individuals to join our remarkable team of Social Workers. Join us and be inspired by what Cardiff has to offer!

Additional information

With effect from the 1st April 2021 this post attracts a market supplement of £3000 per annum full time equivalent. This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well‑being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

Refer to the Job description and person specification and tell us how you meet the criteria set out in these when completing your application, and please note we do not accept a CV as an application for the post.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

The interview process for this role will be conducted face to face or otherwise on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns about your ability to take part in a virtual interview process or would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact service manager Lesley Doody, at [e-mail].

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:

Important information you need read in order to complete your application:

• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework

Additional Information:

• Recruitment Pack
• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice

Job Category Social - Adults

Department Health & Social Care

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent