Principal Social Worker

3 weeks ago


Rhondda, Rhondda Cynon Taf, United Kingdom Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Full time

Job Reference: REQ000912

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to offer a Principal Social Work position within Social Care Services in the Intensive Intervention Team (East & West).

All staff within our ACP Intensive Intervention Teams (East and West, 1,2,3) are eligible to receive a £ market supplement. This is regardless of length of post qualifying experience and will be reviewed in May 2025. This payment will be paid pro rata on a monthly basis.

All our 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.

As a Principal Social Worker, you will work in a challenging yet supportive and rewarding team environment. You will be expected to take on a mentoring role where required with newly qualified practitioners and commit to your own development. Within this role you will be expected to deputise on occasion for the Team Manager. You will also receive regular informal and formal supervision.

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 benefitted from comprehensive and significant investment in recent years, and we have responded to this by strengthening preventative services which aims 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.

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. Committed to anti-oppressive practice, successful candidates will bring strong assessment, communication, and planning skills.

We will look to you to manage a defined caseload while building and maintaining links with partner agencies. You must possess a professional recognised Social Work qualification and be expected to be registered and maintain your registration as a 'Social Worker' with Social Care Wales on appointment.

Benefits:

Benefits of Working for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council:

  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Excellent Career Development
  • Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
  • Occupational Health support and advice
  • Staff Rewards scheme
  • Vectis Card shopping discounts

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.



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