Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker

1. We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Full-Time Social Worker to join the  Learning Disability Team West in Rhondda Cynon Taff, based at Ty Elai, Williamstown, Rhondda.
2. The Team provides support to adults with a recognised learning disability who live in the West area of Rhondda Cynon Taff. 
3. You will benefit from an improved career pathway for Social Work professionals, and an employee reward package, which includes flexible working, Leisure for Life membership discount.

Job Reference: REQ001153

Salary: Grade 11 - £40,221 Grade 12 - £43,421

Grade 11 – Entry Social Worker grade and registration with Social Care Wales

Grade 12 – Experienced Social Worker grade ~ minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience and registration with Social Care Wales.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to offer a Social Work position within the Learning Disability Team West in Social Care Services.

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Full-Time Social Worker to join the  Learning Disability Team West in Rhondda Cynon Taff, based at Ty Elai, Williamstown, Rhondda.

The Team provides support to adults with a recognised learning disability who live in the West area of Rhondda Cynon Taff. The team works to a preventative, strength-based person-centred model under the principles of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014. The Team has an emphasis on multi-agency working and you will be expected to work closely with colleagues from Health and a number of other agencies. We also work within the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, often practicing within the remit of Best Interest for individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves, which may involve making applications to the Court of Protection.

It would be advantageous for candidates to be up to date with emerging issues and have experience of, or an interest in working within this field. Successful candidates will bring strong assessment, communication, and planning skills to ensure positive outcomes for the individuals with whom we work. Along with demonstrating an understanding of risk management and safeguarding, protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed by the Council.

Team members work a combination of Agile Working and working at the office base in Ty Elai, Williamstown, Rhondda.

The successful candidate will have regular 1:1 supervision as well as peer supervision. All our practitioners have the chance to influence the development of our work and are supported by a strong, experienced management team both at strategic and operational levels.

We recognise that social work is professionally and personally challenging and demands considerable levels of skill, commitment, and enthusiasm. We offer a dedicated in-house Learning and Development Centre which actively supports practitioners at each level to maintain their skills and Continuous Professional Development.

Our Social Care Departments have benefitted from comprehensive and significant investment in recent years, and we have responded to this by strengthening preventative services which aims to add capacity to the front line.  

You will benefit from an improved career pathway for Social Work professionals, and an employee reward package, which includes flexible working, Leisure for Life membership discount, and access to the Cycle to Work and the Let’s Connect technology purchase schemes.

Those starting a Social Work career will also be supported to attend our First Year in Practice peer support programme which aims to bridge the gap between qualifying and consolidating practice.

You must possess a professional recognised Social Work qualification and be expected to be registered and maintain your registration as a 'Social Worker' with Social Care Wales on appointment. 

Those shortlisted for interview will be asked to confirm if they are applying for a Social Worker (GR11) or Experienced Social Worker (GR12) post prior to interview. Those applying for an Experienced Social Worker position will need to be prepared to provide evidence at interview of their registration with Social Care Wales and 3 years of post-qualifying experience.

Benefits:

Benefits of Working for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council:

• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Occupational Health support and advice
• Staff Rewards scheme
• Vectis Card shopping discount
• Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.