Job Description

Social Worker

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

2280

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Carmarthen, Llanelli

Grade:

Social Worker

Salary:

39,152 up to 47,181*
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

20.29 up to 24.46*

Contract Hours

37

Come and join our team

We have a vacancy for a Social Worker in our Hospital Social Work Team. Our work is to support adults to return to the community following a period of time in hospital. We are a well established team covering Glangwili, Prince Philip, Amman Valley and Llandovery Hospitals. Our focus is to work closely with individuals, carers, health colleagues, therapies and community services to ensure a timely and safe discharge from hospital. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of different individuals in different circumstances alongside a variety of other professionals all committed to ensuring the best outcome for that individual.



You will be a part of a very supportive team, committed to delivering high quality Social Work services and a wider service working together to do the best they can to support adults in need of our services. You will also be part of a team that values your experience and skills but also willing to help you develop those experiences and skills further.



We are looking for applicants with a Social Work qualification who ideally have experience of working with adults especially in a hospital setting. Full induction plus opportunities to learn and develop will be provided to the successful applicant.



If you feel you could contribute and bring your experience, ideas, and skills to the team, we want to hear from you.



As a newly qualified Social Worker, you will have the best start with dedicated support to grow into your social work career. We also recognise the immense value of experience, and the complex work experienced Social Workers undertake. You will have the opportunity to progress in social work practice (outside of a management pathway) through our 'Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework'. Successful progression offers the higher range salary reward.



We can offer you:

a comprehensive induction regular professional supervision agile /hybrid working flexible working 27 days annual leave on commencement increasing to 35 days plus 8 bank holidays local government pension scheme employee benefits reimbursement of social work registration fees. an opportunity to progress and a supportive professional development program.

Progression beyond pay point 40,221, up to the maximum of 44,428 is subject to a progression panel assessment under the Authority's 'Social Work Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework'*

Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework

The 'Framework' recognises Social Workers who have completed their consolidation programme, and who routinely undertake complex social work practice. It also recognises those Social Workers who undertake relevant post qualifying, CPD programmes and research, which could include being a Practice Educator who has 2nd and 3rd year Students, or an AMHP licenced and practicing within the Authority.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Paul Quarry on 01267 246967.

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Expected date of interview:

22 October 2025

DBS level:

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date:

06/10/2025, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Competitive salary Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave Access to staff health and wellbeing support Personal development and career progression Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility:

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

P

lease Note

: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply

: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.


Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.