Senior Specialist Renal Social Worker
The closing date is 14 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated senior social worker to join the Nephrology and Transplant Directorate as we invest in the development of social workers and the lead role they play in providing support for our renal patients.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful senior social worker who will have the ability to respond positively and creatively to the needs of our services. You will work at the forefront of our psychosocial service for our renal patients. Our post requires someone with a high degree of flexibility and creativity and a positive, forward-thinking attitude. You must be an excellent communicator, dynamic and well-versed and assertive in multi-disciplinary working and developing and maintaining relationships with key partners. In return we will offer you support from our established psychosocial team, supervision, training and development. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Experience
* Working with adults and families with high level of complex needs
Qualifications
* Degree in Social work
* Registration of General Social Care Council of Wales
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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