Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Intensive Intervention Teams

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Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Intensive Intervention Teams Job Type; Social WorkGroup; Community and Childrens ServicesDivision ; Childrens ServicesGrade ; Grade 11Specific Salary ; £35,745 / £38,890 (Grade 12) for Experienced Social WorkersContractType; Permanent Full Time Advert Details; Social WorkerIntensive Intervention Teams - East and WestGrade 11 - Entry Social Worker grade and registration with Social Care WalesGrade 12 - Experienced Social Worker grade ~ minimum of 3 years post qualifying experienceand registration with Social Care Wales.A market supplement of £2,000 per annum is payable to recognise work undertaken in these frontline teams. This is regardless of length of post qualifying experience and will be reviewed in May 2023. This payment willbe paid pro rata on a monthly basis.Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to offer Social Work positions within Social Care Services.All our practitioners have the chance to influence the development of our work and are supported by a strong, experienced managementteam 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 whichactively 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 strengtheningpreventative 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 accessto the Cycle to Work and the Lets 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 consolidatingpractice.We expect our practitioners to have a sound understanding of the practice implications of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act and other relevant legislation, be up to date with emerging issues and have experience of or an interest in working withinthe relevant discipline. Committed to anti-oppressive practice, successful candidates will bring strong assessment, communication, and planning skills.We will look to you to manage a defined caseload while building and maintaining links with partner agencies.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 theyare 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 Walesand 3 years post-qualifying social work experience.The Service is divided into two areas, East and West. The East office is based in Ty Trevithick, Abercynon and the West office is based in Tonypandy, Rhondda.For further information and informal discussionplease contact Nicola Bowditch or Julie Evans, Service Managers on (01443) 425006.Benefits of Working for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council: Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role) Excellent Career Development Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer ContributionsOccupational Health support and advice Staff Rewards scheme Vectis Card shopping discountsProtecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successfulapplicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process onthe grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disabilityand Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individualapplications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applyingfor a position within the Council.In support of the Councils voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers,Veterans, Reservists or Spouses and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.Please note that whilst there is a closing date stated, this is an ongoing advert and suitable candidates will be invited to interviewat regular intervals. Job Description Social Worker Ref 4189.docx - 1145KB Converted File Social Worker Ref 4189.docx.pdf - 267KB Additional Information Experienced Social Worker Ref 4189.docx - 1147KB Converted File Experienced Social Worker Ref 4189.docx.pdf- 273KB Job Description Welsh Social Worker Cyf 4189 JD PS May 21_CY-GB.docx - 1144KB Converted File Social Worker Cyf 4189 JD PS May 21_CY-GB.docx.pdf - 265KB Additional Information Welsh Experienced Social Worker Cyf 4189JD PS May 21_CY-GB.docx - 1146KBConverted File Experienced Social Worker Cyf 4189JD PS May 21_CY-GB.docx.pdf - 270KB Work Hours 37Work Location East Office / West Office Ty Trevithick / Tonypandy Abercynon / RhonddaPost Code CF45 4UQ / CF40 2HHExpected Interview Date 14 April 2022If youdlike to apply for this vacancy in Welsh, please use the Newid Iaith/Change Language link at the top of this page to take you to the Welsh version of this advert, from which you can apply in Welsh.