Social Worker – Vale of Glamorgan Council
About the role
Grade 8‑9 (depending on experience). SCP 26‑35, £36,124– £44,711 per annum.
Hours: 37 hours per week, 8:30 – 5:00pm (4:30pm Friday) with flexibility.
Location: Learning Disabilities Team, Hen Goleg Resource Centre.
Post: Permanent.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Responsibilities
* Undertake assessment of citizens in accordance with statutory duties under relevant legislation.
* Plan and commission services to enable adults with care & support needs and carers with support needs to overcome barriers to achieving personal outcomes and monitor and review care plans through co‑production with citizens and carers.
* Prepare for and participate in supervision and Personal Development Review (#Its About me) sessions with supervisor/line manager, and identify personal development and training needs to maintain registration with Social Care Wales.
* Undertake training to support continuing professional development, including willingness to become Approved Mental Health Practitioners or other senior roles.
* Supervise or mentor other staff or students where appropriate and offer input into training programmes and Team Practice Issues meetings.
* Report without delay any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate safeguarding officer.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience working with adults and young people eligible for support from Social Services.
* Assessment of adult citizens and young people.
* Supporting adults to move on from home/placements into the community.
* Promoting adults to live independently and have a fulfilled life.
* Working in partnership with statutory/voluntary organisations to promote independence of citizens.
* Experience with a strength‑based/person‑centred approach.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
* Knowledge of safeguarding issues and procedures for adults.
* Commitment to equal opportunities policies and procedures.
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
* Ability to assess need, plan work, set priorities and review arrangements.
* Analytical and evaluative skills.
* Negotiation and liaison skills with individuals, professionals and agencies.
* Teamwork and flexible, pressure‑tolerant working style.
* IT and casework management systems proficiency. Good general education.
* Commitment to personal development and further training.
Additional Information
DBS check required.
For Further Information, contact:
Mirko Doering – mdoering@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk – 01446 731105 or Charlotte Spence, Practitioner Manager.
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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