Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker IAA/Mash

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Social Worker to join the Information Advice & Assistance Team. The role involves managing a defined caseload, building links with partner agencies, and adhering to the Social Services and Wellbeing Act. Applicants must hold a professional Social Work qualification and register with Social Care Wales. The council offers support for professional development and various employee benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Excellent Career Development

Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions

Occupational Health support

Staff Rewards scheme

Vivup Card shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Care Wales.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience for Grade 12.
• Understanding of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload while building relationships with partner agencies.
• Contribute to anti-oppressive practice.
• Stay updated on emerging issues in the relevant discipline.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Education

Professional Social Work qualification

Registration with Social Care Wales

Job description

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker IAA/Mash

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Job Description

The document is also available in Welsh.

Location

Information Advice & Assistance Team
Ty Elai Offices, Dinas Isaf East, Williamstown, Tonypandy CF40 1NY

Qualifications & Grades

• Grade 11: Entry Level Social Worker. Must be registered with Social Care Wales.
• Grade 12: Experienced Social Worker. Minimum of 3 years post‑qualifying experience and registration with Social Care Wales.

Responsibilities & Expectations

We expect our practitioners to have a sound understanding of the practice implications of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act and other relevant legislation, be up to date with emerging issues and have experience of or interest in working within the relevant discipline. Committed to anti‑oppressive practice, successful candidates will bring strong assessment, communication, and planning skills.

You will manage a defined caseload while building and maintaining links with partner agencies. You must possess a professional recognised Social Work qualification and be expected to be registered and maintain your registration as a 'Social Worker' with Social Care Wales on appointment.

Those shortlisted for interview will be asked to confirm if they are applying for a Social Worker (Grade 11) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade 12) post prior to interview. Those applying for an Experienced Social Worker position will need to provide evidence at interview of their registration with Social Care Wales and 3 years of post‑qualifying experience.

Support & Development

We recognise that social work is professionally and personally challenging and demands considerable levels of skill, commitment, and enthusiasm. We offer a dedicated in‑house Learning and Development Centre which actively supports practitioners at each level to maintain their skills and Continuous Professional Development.

Our Social Care Departments have benefitted from comprehensive and significant investment in recent years, and we have responded by strengthening preventative services which aims to add capacity to the front line.

We will also support those starting a Social Work career to attend our First Year in Practice peer support programme which aims to bridge the gap between qualifying and consolidating practice.

Benefits of Working for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council

• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Occupational Health support and advice
• Staff Rewards scheme
• Vivup Card shopping discounts

Safeguarding and Disclosure

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including non‑binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

Welsh Language

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh‑speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.

Application Process

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted, individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.

In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.

Contact

Laura Shott – Team Practice & Performance Manager
[phone]

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

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