We are recruiting a Senior Practitioner Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday 7.24 hours per day)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Office based
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Older People teams.
We pay an attractive salary of £41,511 - £44,711 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
We are looking for an individual who has the right values, motivation and commitment to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
The successful candidate will be required to practice in accordance with National Occupational Standards for Social Work and Code of Practice for Social Care Workers to deliver an effective social work service. There is significant emphasis on achieving best practice. An understanding of current legislation and policy in Wales will be essential.
The post holder will undertake assessments, reviews and also contribute to the duty rota within the team. Those applying will need to have a good understanding of an outcome- focused approach to social care and the application of the principles & eligibility criteria set out in the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.
The post will involve working with individuals to help them find appropriate solutions at times of difficulty, as well as in the long term. It will also entail safeguarding people from abuse and neglect. Where intervention is required, you will be expected to provide a proportionate and timely response to support individuals and their carers.
The post also entails supervising and mentoring within the team and facilitating student placements.
Consideration will be given to candidates working towards Enabling Practice Award
For the role, we ask that you have:
1. A Diploma / Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification.
2. The Successful completion of the Consolidation of Practice Programme within the first three years of practice (if qualified after 1 April 2016).
3. The ability to demonstrate compliance with policies and procedures and statutory regulations including Code of Practice and National Occupational Standards for Social Workers.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanna Webb on 01443 866930 or email webbj@caerphilly.gov.uk