Overview
The Social Services Drug and Alcohol Team is looking to recruit a full time Social Worker in a permanent position. The team is a statutory service within Adult Services, supporting individuals affected by drugs, alcohol and/or other substance use across Caerphilly County Borough. The team is based at Ty Siriol in Caerphilly alongside Aneurin Bevan Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service. The team offers a person-centered, trauma-informed approach, working collaboratively to reduce harm, promote recovery, and support safety and wellbeing. The team works closely with partner agencies, including mental health services, safeguarding teams, criminal justice, housing and community providers.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to practice in accordance with the National Occupational Standards for Social Work and the Code of Practice for Social Care Workers to deliver assessment and care management services. This includes working with carers, other professionals and team members, or independently using your own initiative. You will be required to support and safeguard vulnerable service users through difficult periods in their lives; therefore, effective communication and organisational skills are essential.
Qualifications
1. A Diploma / Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification.
2. Knowledge of the safeguarding responsibilities for social workers in working with vulnerable adults and children.
3. Experience of working with people who have issues around substance misuse.
4. A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business/work purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit clients and attend meetings.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the employer’s Disability Confident information page.
Benefits
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. Salary is £39,152 - £41,771. Benefits include access to training and development opportunities, the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
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