Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker (Enquiry & Assessment Team)

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker (Enquiry & Assessment Team)

Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

Enquiry Assessment Team (2 posts – 1 East & 1 West) – Ty Elai Offices, Williamstown.

Position Details

• Grade 11 (£42,839) – Entry Social Worker – registration with Social Care Wales required.
• Grade 12 (£46,142) – Experienced Social Worker – minimum of 3 years post‑qualifying experience and registration with Social Care Wales.

Role Overview

The Enquiry and Assessment Team accepts case responsibility from strategy discussions under s47 enquiries up to the Initial Child Protection Conference. Cases can also transfer via IAA Team recommendations of a proportionate assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Case management from s47 enquiry to Initial Child Protection Conference.
• Work in partnership with families and support networks to reduce and manage risk and need.
• Produce medium‑term care plans and assist families through transition to care and support teams.
• Participate in regular supervision, peer mentoring and reflective sessions.
• Maintain professional standards and deliver continuous professional development.
• Build and maintain links with partner agencies.
• Manage a defined caseload and ensure statutory duties are met.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional, recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or expected to register upon appointment).
• Experience in relevant discipline and knowledge of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act.
• Strong assessment, communication and planning skills.
• Commitment to anti‑oppressive practice.
• For Grade 12: at least 3 years post‑qualifying experience and current registration.

Application Process

Shortlisted candidates will be asked whether they are applying for a Social Worker (GR11) or Experienced Social Worker (GR12) post prior to interview. Applicants for the latter must be prepared to provide evidence of registration and 3 years experience.

For further information and informal discussion contact Suzanne Jones (Suzanne.e.jones@rctcbc.gov.uk) or Gemma Griffiths (Gemma.griffiths@rctcbc.gov.uk).

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role).
• Excellent career development and pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Occupational health support and advice.
• Staff rewards scheme and Vivup Card shopping discounts.
• Cycle to Work and Let’s Connect technology purchase schemes.

EEO Statement

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff. The successful applicant will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. The Council values diversity; no unlawful discrimination on grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Welsh language: An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than one in English. Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 and above are invited to interview under a guaranteed interview scheme.

Armed Forces pledge: Applicants who are members of the Armed Forces, service leavers, veterans or reservists, plus meeting essential criteria will be offered an interview.

In view of the large number of applications, individual applications are not acknowledged. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, assume your application is unsuccessful.

We thank applicants for considering a position with the Council.