SOCIAL WORKER (Mental Health) Cardiff, Wales
Job description
About The Service
We are seeking a registered Social Worker to join our multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health team in Gabalfa, situated in North West Cardiff. We are a large, dynamic team dealing with individuals presenting with a wide range of mental health conditions, their carers and families with differing catchment areas. We have one full-time, 37 hour per week post.
About the job
You will need to have a Degree in Social Work or equivalent. A comprehensive understanding of the relevant legislation is essential along with experience of working with people with mental health difficulties. Previous experience of working within a mental health setting is preferable and you should have a proven record of supervision of staff.
What We Are Looking For From You
You will be confident at assessing the needs of citizens and their carers and be familiar with the requirements of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.You will also be able to undertake risk assessments and develop associated care plans and risk management plans. You should be prepared to undertake appropriate training and be able to work under pressure. A full valid driving licence and the use of a car during working hours are required.
Additional information
This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales. This post is full time and will work 37 hours per week. Should you have any questions after receiving the full job description and person specification please contact Bethan Kelsey, Social Work Team Manager in Gabalfa Clinic on (029) 20693941. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. This 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. 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 will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process, please contact [email protected] for a discussion. 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: PEO01634
