This role currently attracts a market supplement of £3,000 (full time equivalent), reviewed annually.
We are looking for Social Workers who are passionate about the rights of people with a learning disability and want to be part of a service which delivers high quality support enabling people to live full and varied lifestyles.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join the Adult Learning Disability Team based in Cardiff Adult Services. We are seeking a part-time Grade 8 Social Worker to join us. This is a great time to join the service as we have increased capacity to support staff development and strengthen our high quality services.
We are looking for Social Workers who have in depth understanding of the principles of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act and who have skills in undertaking strength-based / outcome focused assessments and court work, as well as the effective management of a complex case load. Additionally, this post includes assessing risk and supporting people to manage these risks positively.
Experience of working with people with a learning disability and autism is essential. Our Learning Disability teams are part of the directorate of Adults, Housing & Communities in Cardiff Council. As a directorate we recognise that social workers are skilled professionals who make a real and material difference to people’s lives every day. We have two Learning Disability teams that cover the East and West of Cardiff. Our staff work alongside a specialist health team and offer multi-disciplinary support to local people. We support individuals to access a wide range of services with a focus on inclusion and supporting people to meet their outcomes.
This is an exciting time to join a service that actively promotes best practice and supports strength-based working with its practitioners. We have areas of national good practice and we are keen to build on these and develop further high quality local opportunities to meet people’s outcomes. Cardiff is a fantastic place to live and work. Cardiff stands proud as the capital of, and largest city in, Wales. It has a distinctive character with an excellent quality of life and an international reputation for its wide range of cultural, sporting and family attractions.
Is the time right for you to work in the capital city of Wales with its vibrant and diverse communities and range of different working experiences? We would love to hear from you.
About the job
We have a Grade 8 Social Worker part-time (18.5 hrs) opportunity available in the Learning Disability Community team within Cardiff Council’s Adult Services. We will offer you:
• A service that values professional social workers and supports their practice.
• An established approach to strength-based social work with mentor groups to encourage professional discussion and learning in a protected sessions.
• An opportunity to train as part of the delivery of strength-based delivery and mentorship.
• A comprehensive induction to our service.
• Regular and quality supervision to support and sustain practitioners.
• A proactive approach to quality assurance within the service actively seeking to promote the excellent practice we see from our social workers.
• A wide and extensive training programme with opportunities to train in specific areas and access to regular legal and practice updates.
• Our systems and technology enable and promote agile and flexible working and Cardiff Council has a variety of supportive policies for its employees.
• An office close to good amenities to work from at least 2 days a week.
• Opportunities to help shape the future delivery of services to adults with a learning disability within Cardiff
• Current additional Market Supplement of £3000
What We Are Looking For From You
• A qualification in Social Work is essential.
• Enthusiasm and passion for making a difference to the lives of young people and adults with a learning disability.
• A strong value base and willingness to actively work with a strength based social work at the heart of your practice
• Experience of staff supervision
• Experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities • A willingness to learn commitment to excellent practice
• A willingness to learn and develop assessment skills and a clear understanding of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014
• A commitment to developing confidence and knowledge in operating within the Mental Capacity Act legal framework. We will help you to gain experience of Court of Protection work and process
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of citizens is an expectation of all who work in the service area
• The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.
Please check the JD-PS for other essential and desirable criteria.
Additional information
If you would like to have a discussion about working in Learning Disability Services in Cardiff please contact Helen Jones, Service Manager, on Helen.Jones5@cardiff.gov.uk or Keri Howells, Service ManagerKHowells@cardiff.gov.uk.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
This post is part time and will work 18.5 hours per week.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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Job Category Social Services - Adults
Department Social Services - Adults
Working Pattern/Contract Type Part Time Permanent
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