Job Description

Social Work Assistant - Mental Wellbeing

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Closing date:

19/01/2026

Reference:

REQ106420


37 hours / Temporary
31,537 - 33,699 *
Penmorfa, Aberaeron
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Temporary maternity cover opportunity, offering a chance to gain experience. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a specialist Mental Wellbeing Social Work Assistant within the Mental Wellbeing Services with a focus on the mental wellbeing for young adults and children and supporting families with the focus on trying to keep them together.



Main duties will include working with children and young adults with Mental Health problems, and supporting their families and carers. To provide the best possible service outcomes for the client group and support them to reach their full potential and promoting their independence within the local community.



To support services in fulfilling the statutory functions as laid out in the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014 and other relevant legislation pertaining to Mental Health Act 1983.



We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:


Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location. Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

and Person Specification



For further details please contact Simon Thomas, Corporate Manager (Mental Wellbeing & Substance Misuse)



Simon.Thomas@ceredigion.gov.uk



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.


We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require

a

Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Porth Cynnal - Specialist Through Age Services

Porth Cynnal provides intensive and specialist through-age assessment, care planning and review for those in need of longer term or complex care and support including quality assurance checks court and statutory interventions.



The service consists of the following teams:


Planned Care: Adults and Children's Care and Support and Statutory Interventions' Teams Extended Support: Adult and Children's Disability Team & Mental Capacity Specialist Support Team Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse Team, Youth Justice Statutory Team and IFSS/Edge of Care Team Mental Wellbeing: Mental Health and AMHP Team, School Counselling Team Safeguarding & Quality Improvement: Adult and Children's Safeguarding Team, Independent Reviewing and Quality Assurance Team

Penmorfa

Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.

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Aberaeron

Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.