Job Description

32,061 - 35,412 per year. Are you passionate about supporting adults to live well and independently? Swansea Council is seeking a Social Services Practitioner to join our Home First Team, delivering support across a range of hospital and community settings. These posts will be temporary up to 31 March 2027 in the first instance.

Post title:

Social Services Practitioner X 2

Post number:

SS.73978

Salary:

32,061 - 35,412 per year

Job description:

Social Services Practitioner (SS.73978) Job description

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Directorate/department:

Social Services

Apply online now for post SS.73978

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Closing date:

11.45pm, 12 December 2025

Further information

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Considerable focus is placed on Assessment and Reablement services, ensuring an equitable and integrated approach to supporting individuals from both Hospital and Community settings. By promoting independence and leveraging opportunities for early help, the team ensures that resources are prioritised for those requiring social work support. This model strengthens collaboration with internal Swansea Council teams to enable timely move-on, helping to maximise the reach and impact of reablement services for more citizens across Swansea. Through coordinated, person-centred interventions, the team supports improved outcomes and reduces reliance on long-term care.


This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, supportive team, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in an inclusive environment.

About the Role

As a Social Services Practitioner, you will:

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting social work activity and undertaking appropriate, proportionate assessments. Provide practical and social support for individuals, families, and carers, promoting independence and wellbeing. Carry out non-complex assessments and reviews, fulfilling statutory duties and applying the principles of good practice. Support individuals to communicate their choices and maximise control over their outcomes. Liaise with professionals, agencies, and families to ensure effective care and support planning. Monitor and review support plans, ensuring they meet identified outcomes. Uphold safeguarding principles and contribute to non-criminal investigations as required. Maintain accurate records and respect confidentiality at all times.

You will be based within Hospital settings and within the Community and will work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to deliver outcome-focused, strengths-based support.

What We're Looking For

A recognised social care qualification at Level 4 or above (e.g., OU Higher Education in Social Care Practice Wales). Registration as a Social Services Practitioner (or eligibility to register). Experience in a social care or related setting (paid or voluntary), ideally within a multi-agency environment. Strong communication, IT, and report-writing skills. Commitment to equality, safeguarding, and continuous professional development. Ability to travel across sites as required (use of own car or alternative arrangements).

What We Offer

Competitive salary and generous holiday allowance. Flexible working arrangements. Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme. Access to staff discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounted leisure centre/gym membership. Structured training, mentoring, and career development opportunities. A supportive, experienced team environment focused on your wellbeing and professional growth.

All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.


Swansea Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.


Want to know more? For an informal discussion, please contact

Amanda George

at

Amanda.george@swansea.gov.uk

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

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