SOCIAL WORKER

About The Service
We are seeking a registered social worker to join our multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health teams in Cardiff. Working in Adult Services in a multi-disciplinary integrated community mental health team offers practitioners diverse, fast paced and interesting work as you would expect in a capital city. You will work as part of a progressive team undertaking well-being assessments using a strength based approach to your practice, working with people to promote and maximise independent living.
About the job
This a permanent position – full-time [PENTWYN] (37 hours per week). You will need to have a Degree in Social Work or equivalent. A comprehensive understanding of the relevant legislation is essential. Ideally you will be an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) for which an AMHP payment is payable or be willing to undertake training as for the AMHP role. Previous experience of working within a mental health setting is required. You will need to have experience at assessing needs under the Social Services and Well-Being Act 2014 and have experience of Care and Treatment planning in Mental Health Services. In addition you need to have experience in undertaking risk assessments and developing associated care plans and risk management plans. You should be prepared to undertake appropriate training and be able to work under pressure.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are keen to recruit an experienced social worker. We are looking for people who are committed to putting our citizens at the heart of the work that we do and who want to work in a fast paced, dynamic and diverse area of work. • You will be a qualified and experienced social worker and be registered with Social Care Wales. • You will have a sound knowledge of the legislative framework in operation. • You will be committed to providing regular supervision sessions to team members, taking a lead role in mentoring groups and undertaking quality audits. • You will be committed to undertaking training opportunities, attending peer support sessions and supervision. • You will be able to practice from a strength based perspective. • You will want to work in the capital city of Wales in Services where we support each other and work together with other colleagues, professionals and organisations.
Additional information
This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales. A full valid driving licence and the use of a car during working hours is required for which an appropriate allowance will be paid. Should you have any questions after receiving the full job description and person specification please contact Sarah Skelly Social Work Team Manager at the Links CMHT (Telephone 029 2055555) or Pentwyn CMHT (Telephone 029 21833650). This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks. The post is suitable for job share. 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. We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications. Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body. Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post. Due to the current Covid-19 circumstances the interview process for this role may be held on a virtual basis using Microsoft Teams. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or for an informal discussion after reading the job description and person specification, please contact Sarah Skelly Social Work Team Manager at the Links CMHT (Telephone 029 2055555) or Pentwyn CMHT (Telephone 029 21833650). Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website: Important information you need read in order to complete your application:- • Application Guidance • Applying for jobs with us • Behavioural Competency Framework Additional Information:- • Employee Charter • Recruitment of Ex-Offenders • Privacy Notice
Job Reference: PEO02561