Social Worker – Planned Care Team

​Job Title: Social Worker – Planned Care Team

Location: Various locations throughout Ceredigion

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

All roles have a £2.4k market supplement (paid £200 p/m)

Salaries (per annum):

• Newly Qualified: £31,099 - £32,909

• Social Worker: £34,723 - £36,298

• Senior Practitioner: £36,371 - £38,553 

About Us:

Join our team at Ceredigion County Council, where we prioritise the least intrusive response to risk and provide timely support tailored to individuals' needs. We believe in empowering people to exercise freedom of choice and make their own decisions, whether it's about their care preferences or leisure activities. At Ceredigion, we understand the importance of early intervention in preventing crises and minimising reliance on specialised services. We're committed to ensuring individuals have access to the right support at the right time, allowing them to maintain autonomy and control over their lives, whether through self-direction, family involvement, or community engagement.

Job Purpose:

Undertake statutory duties according to the SSWBA, focusing on assessing, supporting, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals. Work within legal frameworks and Council policies to assess, commission, and review support services. Collaborate with colleagues across sectors to empower service users while ensuring their safety.

Overview of Through Age and Wellbeing Integrated Services Model:

This model ensures timely, tailored support by being the initial point of contact, designing bespoke prevention and intervention packages, selecting appropriate services, and assessing their impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operational Delivery:

• Assist individuals and families in resolving daily difficulties.

• Conduct investigations and interventions to protect vulnerable individuals.

• Ensure safety through legal processes, providing court statements and reports.

• Collaborate with individuals, professionals, and agencies using the Signs of Safety model.

• Provide information, advice, and advocacy to service users and carers.

• Develop and review care plans within legal frameworks.

• Maintain knowledge of regulations and practice.

• Foster close working relationships with agencies and contribute to training.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure support meets assessed needs.

• Evaluate service user satisfaction.

• Develop risk management and safeguarding plans.

• Maintain accurate records.

General Responsibilities:

• Develop skills and meet standards under guidance.

• Promote Welsh language and service user preferences.

• Foster partnership working.

• Promote dignity in care and safeguarding.

• Adhere to statutory legislation and internal procedures.

• Adapt duties to service and community needs.

• Attend meetings, supervision, and training sessions.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Degree in social work or equivalent.

• Welsh and English language skills.

• Registration with Social Care Wales.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Understanding of relevant legislation and procedures.

• Experience in multi-agency working.

Desirable:

• Ability to work in a team.

• Effective remote working skills.

Benefits:

• Career progression - Exciting prospects await for advancing into higher-level roles while honing expertise in specialised domains.

• Excellent training - Our core learning and development programs offer ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Flexible working - We offer flexible scheduling options, accommodating time off for medical, dental, and optician appointments.

• Hybrid working - Providing you with the chance to seamlessly integrate community engagement and office responsibilities with the flexibility of remote work.

• Generous holiday - Take a break and unwind with an annual leave allowance ranging from 27 to 34 days per year, in addition to 8 public holidays.

• Great pension contributions - Secure your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Lifestyle savings - Benefit from structured discounts and exclusive Vectis care packages available across a variety of local and national establishments.

• Salary sacrifice - Utilise our 'Cycle to Work' program along with the option for extra voluntary pension contributions.

• Leisure for less - Take advantage of reduced-rate membership for Ceredigion's nearby leisure centres.

If you're a Social Worker looking for a complete change of scenery and the freedom to work creatively in your practice, Ceredigion could be the ideal place for you.