Job Advertisement - Social Worker
(Newly Qualified Social Worker/Social Worker/Lead Social Worker)
Service: Children
Team: Referral Team
Location: Pwllheli
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 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 Worker) – 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.)
Purpose of the post
- Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
- To work with children in line with the expectations of the Childrens Act 1998, Wales Safeguarding Procedures, Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 & Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families
Local duties
- To offer service to individual clients, families and the community in accordance with the legal framework of various laws applicable to childrens welfare, including child protection and assessments of children in need.
- In line with skills and experience, to deal with more complex cases including those where children are at risk. To participate in court proceedings including giving evidence and preparing reports.
- Assess need and provide support to families in need, coordinating the work of employees from other agencies using department and community resources in a flexible manner.
- To work in a way that promotes the welfare of children in care for the County Council.
- To be part of the team's duty system and the district office as needed.
- To coordinate with other professions that work with children.
- To contribute to the development of new forms of work or service.
- To contribute to the development of colleagues in children and in other specialties if necessary.
Special circumstances
- Working unsocial hours occasionally as required.
- There will be an expectation for the post holder to be part of any arrangements that are established on a rota basis.
Contact us
For an informal talk, you can contact Stephanie Dabernig via e-mail on StephanieDabernig@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
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