Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker in Tonypandy

Position Details: Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker (Grade 11 (£42,839) – Entry Social Worker; Grade 12 (£46,142) – Experienced Social Worker). 37 hours per week. Location: Ty Elai Offices, Dinas Isaf Industrial Estate, Williamstown, Tonypandy, CF40 1NY. Team: Enquiry Assessment Team (East Team).

About the Role: Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to offer a Social Work position within Social Care Services. An opportunity has arisen in our Enquiry and Assessment Team for a Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast paced, rewarding front line team. The Enquiry and Assessment Team accept case responsibility from strategy discussions under s47 enquiries up until Initial Child Protection Conference. Alternatively, cases can transfer via the IAA Team recommendations of a proportionate assessment. We work in partnership with families and their support networks to reduce and manage risk and need. When our assessments indicate a child and their family require a more medium term intervention, we co‑produce care plans and assist the family through transition to the care and support team.

You can expect regular supervision, access to peer mentoring and consistent reflective session opportunities. All practitioners have the chance to influence the development of our work and are supported by a strong, experienced management team both at strategic and operational levels. We recognise that social work is professionally and personally challenging and demands considerable levels of skill, commitment, and enthusiasm. We offer a dedicated in‑house Learning and Development Centre which actively supports practitioners at each level to maintain their skills and Continuous Professional Development. Our Social Care Departments have benefited from comprehensive and significant investment in recent years, strengthening preventative services to add capacity to the front line. You will benefit from an improved career pathway for Social Work professionals, and an employee reward package which includes flexible working, Leisure for Life membership discount, and access to the Cycle to Work and the Let’s Connect technology purchase schemes. Those starting a Social Work career will also be supported to attend our First Year in Practice peer support programme which aims to bridge the gap between qualifying and consolidating practice.

Responsibilities and Qualifications: We expect our practitioners to have a sound understanding of the practice implications of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act and other relevant legislation, be up to date with emerging issues and have experience of or an interest in working within the relevant discipline. Successful candidates will bring strong assessment, communication, and planning skills. You will manage a defined caseload while building and maintaining links with partner agencies. You must possess a professional recognised Social Work qualification and be registered and maintain registration as a 'Social Worker' with Social Care Wales on appointment. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to confirm if they are applying for a Social Worker (GR11) or Experienced Social Worker (GR12) prior to interview. Experienced candidates must provide evidence of registration with Social Care Wales and three years of post‑qualifying experience.

Benefits: Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role), Excellent Career Development, Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions, Occupational Health support and advice, Staff Rewards scheme, Vivup Card shopping discounts.

Safeguarding and Disclosure: Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Council values diversity in its workforce and is committed to ensuring no unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including non‑binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. The Council offers staff networks including Allies Network, Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

Welsh Language: Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably. As part of the Council’s objectives in relation to the Welsh language, a guaranteed interview scheme applies for Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 and above who meet the essential criteria.

Application Process: 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, please assume your application was unsuccessful. For further information and informal discussion please contact Gemma Griffiths at Gemma.griffiths@rctcbc.gov.uk or Suzanne Jones at Suzanne.e.jones@rctcbc.gov.uk.

Armed Forces: The recruiter must ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces, including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria, are offered an interview.