Overview
Principal Social Worker – Locality Mental Health Team Taf Ely
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to invite applications for a Principal Social Work position within the Taf Ely Community Mental Health Team.
The teams consist of a Social Work Team Practice & Performance Manager, Principal Social Workers, Social Workers (including AMHPs), Community Psychiatric Nurses, a Community Psychiatric Team Lead, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and an Occupational Therapist.
The Principal Social Worker will assist the Team Practice and Performance Manager in supporting the team, deputising when needed, and carrying a small complex caseload. You will mentor newly qualified practitioners, support supervision with your team, and commit to your own development. Regular informal and formal supervision will be provided. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues in health and third sector services, working toward recovery for and with service users with a recovery-based approach to social care services.
The Principal Social Worker will have opportunities to develop leadership skills, influence service development, and be supported by a strong management team at strategic and operational levels.
We recognise the professional and personal challenges of social work and offer an in-house Learning and Development Centre to support practitioners at each level for Continuous Professional Development.
The role requires compliance with key legislative requirements (Mental Health Measures Wales 2010, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005) and an understanding of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. A professional recognised Social Work qualification is required, and registration as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales on appointment. Additional enhanced payment is available to candidates with the Approved Mental Health Professionals qualification and undertaking that role within the position.
Responsibilities
* Support the Team Practice and Performance Manager, deputise when needed, and manage a small complex caseload.
* Mentor newly qualified practitioners and support supervision within the team.
* Contribute to your own development and participate in regular supervision.
* Work with colleagues in health and third sector services to promote recovery for service users using a recovery-based approach.
* Develop and enhance leadership within the role and influence the development of the service area.
* Collaborate with a strong management team at strategic and operational levels.
Qualifications
* Professional recognised Social Work qualification.
* Current registration as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales on appointment.
* Enhanced payment for candidates with the Approved Mental Health Professionals qualification if undertaking the AMHP role.
Benefits of Working for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
* Flexible Working Arrangements
* Excellent Career Development
* Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
* Occupational Health support and advice
* Staff Rewards scheme
* Vivup Card shopping discounts
Additional information
* For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, contact the Team Practice and Performance Manager: Sean Gallagher – 07824541632
* Taf Ely CMHT, Dewi Sant Health Park, Albert Road, Pontypridd CF37 1LB
* Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
* An enhanced disclosure and barring service check will be required for the successful applicant.
* The Council values diversity and is committed to ensuring no unlawful discrimination in recruitment and selection on grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity. We offer staff networks including Allies Network, Disability and Carers Network, and Perthyn LGBTQ+ Network.
* An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an English application.
* Welsh language and Workforce Planning: guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers Level 3 and above if essential criteria are met and you participate in the scheme.
* The Council supports the Armed Forces community and will interview qualified applicants who identify as Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Government Administration
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