Job Description

Social Worker

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

1931

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Llanelli

Grade:

Social Worker

Salary:

37,938 up to 45,718*
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

21.52 up to 25.79*

Contract Hours

37

Come and join our team

The vision of Children and Families Services in Carmarthenshire is to keep children safe and families together and we are investing in our services to make this happen.


We know that good Social Workers can make the world of difference to children and families who need support, and we are committed to making sure our Social Workers have what they need to do their jobs well.


We have a vacancy for a Social Worker in our Llanelli Assessment Team - a well-established social work team working in the Llanelli area. This is an exciting time to join a supportive, progressive and forward-thinking authority that values the experience and skills that you have.


You will be a part of a supportive team, committed to delivering high quality Social Work services and a wider service working together to do the best they can to support children, young people, and their families to stay together and feel connected to their communities.


We are looking for applicants with a Social Work qualification and experience of working with children, young people and families in a social care role.


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, hybrid and flexible working, and a supportive professional development programme.


Children's social worker


We offer an excellent benefits package including:

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 Extensive training and support Free parking in the main child social work offices in Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford.

Click the link Employee benefits (gov.wales) for more information on the range of benefits and working arrangements we offer.


For an informal discussion please contact Nicola Evans, NicEvans@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

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.

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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:

13/07/2025, 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.