Social Worker (L1-L3) in Pwllheli

Job Advertisement - Social Worker(Newly Qualified Social Worker/Social Worker/Lead Social Worker)Service: Adults - Learning DisabilityLocation: South Gwynedd (Dwyfor and Meirionnydd) - office base can be Pwllheli or Dolgellau Cyngor Gwynedd is committed to be an inclusive employer and to improve the diversity of our workforce. Your application form will be assessed anonymously. Neither your title, name nor email address will not be shared with the appointment panel for the purpose of drafting a short-list. You should consider this carefully when writing about yourself in the further information section. Information about the post:Are you....

• Eager to contribute to an employer which makes a difference to people's lives?
• Eager to work through the medium of Welsh?
• An enthusiastic and positive person?
• Possess good interpersonal skills.

If you have answered 'yes' to the above points, why not come and work for us?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Gwynedd's Social Work team.

As a Social Worker you will make a huge difference to the lives of individuals here in Gwynedd by assisting them to live their lives in the way they wish to live.

You will support individuals through social and personal difficulties, at the same time as promoting their human rights and well-being. You will work with individuals, supporting their relationships and families, groups and their links with the community. You will assist them to identify their strengths, develop their skills and work on issues or challenges they may be facing.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain their registration as a registered Social Worker with Social Care Wales and be able to demonstrate skills in accordance with the Job Description and the Person Specification (attached).

Salary: S4 / PS1 / PS2 (dependent on experience)

L1 (Newly Qualified Social Worker) - S4 (pt 26-28) £38,510 - £40,444

L2 (Social Work er) – PS1 (pt 29-31), £41,177 - £43,149

L3 (Lead Social Worker) – PS2 (pt 31-33), £43,149 - £45,529

The member of staff will be enabled to pass the salary thresholds in accordance with experience and performance.

See the Information Pack - More information about the post and expectations can be found in the Job Description and the Person Specification. There is also information about an attractive employment package that is available.

Cyngor Gwynedd operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted in the Person Specification.

We encourage all applicants for jobs with the Council to present applications in Welsh or bilingually.

(Applications submitted in either Welsh only or English only will be treated equally, but the applicant will be asked to carefully consider the language requirements of the post and the organisation and whether submitting an application in Welsh only would be more appropriate.)

Contact us:

For an informal talk, you can contact Bethan Mair Williams on 01341 424 424 or bethanmairwilliams@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

It is anticipated that the interviews will take place 03/12/2026

Application forms and further information are available from the Support Services, Cyngor Gwynedd, Council Offices, Shirehall Street, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH

Telephone: 01286 679076

E-mail: swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

CLOSING DATE: 24/11/2026

If you secure a place on the short-list ... Learning Disability team Social Worker recruitment pack (Cywasgedig).pdf

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIALNewly Qualified Social Worker (L1) - Ability to work effectively as a team member.A reliable and flexible person who is keen to work in new and creative ways.Enthusiastic, self-reliant and decisive.Support anti-discriminatory practicesCommunicate effectively with service users, other agencies and providersCommitted to the values, principles, aims and objectives of the service.A person who is keen to learn and developBeing able to communicate effectively and create a relationship with individuals who use services, children and families.Social Worker (L2) -See above (L1)Lead Social Worker (L3) - See above (L1)

DESIRABLE-QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING

ESSENTIALNewly Qualified Social Worker (L1) - A relevant Social Work qualification in accordance with the Social Care Qualifications Framework for WalesRegistered with the Care Council for Wales as a Social WorkerGweithiwr Cymständig (L2) – In addition to the requirements above (L1); Consolidation Qualification (Consolidation First 3 Years in Practice) (or equivalent experience)Gweithiwr CymDOMContent ation (L3) –See above (L1) and (L2)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIALNewly Qualified Social Worker (L1) -Experience of working in a teamExperience of working directly with adults/children/young people and familiesExperience of assessing needs and drawing up a care planExperience of working with other agenciesSocial Worker (L2) – In addition to the duties noted above (L1);Experience of dealing with safeguarding casesExperience of community care work with adults and their carers.Experience of working within different legislationsLead Social Worker (L3) - In addition to the duties noted above (L1) and (L2);Experience of doing court work (children's work)Experience of dealing with complex cases

SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALNewly Qualified Social Worker (L1) - Ability to respond quickly and effectively to referals and prioritise appropriately.Ability to undertake social assessments and create care plans.Knowledge of relevant legislation, care management skills, understanding of good social work practices.Ability to use a computerised information system in relation to service needs.Being able to receive supervision and guidance effectively for the benefit of the Service and personal development.Social Worker (L2) – In addition to the duties noted above (L1);A diverse skills base based on experience of working with individuals who use services, children and familiesLead Social Worker (L3) -In addition to the duties noted above (L1) and (L2);Court work skills (children’s work)

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIALListening and Speaking - Higher LevelAble to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions. Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.Reading and Understanding - Higher LevelAble to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal. Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.Writing - Higher LevelPresent written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).Those characteristics expected of the post holder should be described. These will be used as criteria when assessing each applicant.

Job Description

Purpose of the Post. Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do. Helping vulnerable individuals to live their lives in the way they want to live. Assess the needs of adults and their carers in accordance with the requirements of the Social Care and Well-being Act 2014 and other relevant legislation and guidelines. Providing an Information, Advice and Support service to citizens to enable them to meet personal objectives. Helping people identify solutions, prevent dependency and promote independence. Providing information regarding the supportive resources available in the community, from the third sector, the Council and the Health Board in order to enable citizens to live as independently as possible and improve their quality of life. Ensuring that the needs of individuals are met in accordance with the Council's safeguarding arrangements and the statutory responsibilities. Responsibility for functions . e.g. staff, budgets, equipment Finance - Providing practical and appropriate advice and guidance to service