Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker
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Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker
37 hours per week
Enquiry Assessment Team (East Team)
Ty Elai Offices, Dinas Isaf Industrial Estate, Williamstown, Tonypandy, CF40 1NY
- Grade 11 (£42,839) - Entry Social Worker grade and registration with Social Care Wales
- Grade 12 (£46,142) – Experienced Social Worker grade ~ minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience and registration with Social Care Wales.
All Social Workers who work in these teams are eligible to receive a £2,250 market supplement. This is regardless of length of post qualifying experience and will be reviewed in May 2027. This payment will be paid pro rata on a monthly basis.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to offer a Social Work position within Social Care Services.
An opportunity has arisen in our Enquiry and Assessment Team for a Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast paced, rewarding front line team.
Key Responsibilities:
- The Enquiry and Assessment Team accept case responsibility from strategy discussions under s47 enquires up until Initial Child Protection Conference.
- Alternatively, cases can transfer via the IAA Team recommendations of a proportionate assessment.
- Work in partnership with families and their support networks to reduce and manage risk and need.
- Co produce care plans and assist the family through their transition to the care and support team when assessments indicate a need for medium term intervention.
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Benefits:
- Regular supervision, with access to peer mentoring and consistent reflective session opportunities.
- Opportunity to influence the development of work and support from a strong, experienced management team.
- Dedicated in-house Learning and Development Centre to maintain skills and Continuous Professional Development.
- Improved career pathway for Social Work professionals.
- Employee reward package, including flexible working, Leisure for Life membership discount, and access to the Cycle to Work and the Let’s Connect technology purchase schemes.
- Support for those starting a Social Work career to attend the First Year in Practice peer support programme.
Requirements:
- Sound understanding of the practice implications of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act and other relevant legislation.
- Up to date with emerging issues and experience of or an interest in working within the relevant discipline.
- Committed to anti-oppressive practice, with strong assessment, communication, and planning skills.
- Professional recognised Social Work qualification.
- Registered and maintain registration as a 'Social Worker' with Social Care Wales on appointment.
Application Process:
- Shortlisted candidates 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 provide evidence of their registration with Social Care Wales and 3 years of post-qualifying experience.
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Contact Information:
For further information and informal discussion please contact:
- Gemma Griffiths via email at Gemma.griffiths@rctcbc.gov.uk
- Suzanne Jones via email at Suzanne.e.jones@rctcbc.gov.uk
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
- Vivup Card shopping discounts
Additional Information:
- Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
- Successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
- The Council values diversity and is committed to ensuring no unlawful discrimination occurs in recruitment.
- An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than one made in English.
- Committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above.
- If not heard from within four weeks of the closing date, assume application is unsuccessful.
- Support for members of the Armed Forces who meet essential criteria.
In view of the large number of Application Forms being submitted, individual applications are not acknowledged.
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