Adults - Social Worker ; Grade 11

Description

Powys County Council is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to join our Older Persons Team (South). This is an exciting opportunity to work with individuals aged 65 and over, along with their carers, using a collaborative, strengths-based, and outcome-focused approach. The role covers Hay and Talgarth, Brecon, Crickhowell, and Ystradgynlais localities, supporting older adults to maintain independence, enhance well-being, and access the right care and support at the right time.

• Undertake assessments and reviews to identify individual needs, ensuring support is tailored to promote independence and well-being.
• Apply the Social Services and Well‑being (Wales) Act 2014 in practice, ensuring service users receive appropriate care and support.
• Work with individuals and their families to find sustainable solutions to challenges, both in the short and long term.
• Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, ensuring decision‑making is in the best interest of service users.
• Support individuals who may be at risk of abuse or neglect, taking appropriate safeguarding actions.
• Work in partnership with health colleagues, third‑sector organisations, and other agencies to provide a coordinated and proportionate response.
• Promote strengths‑based approaches to empower individuals and their carers to live fulfilling and independent lives.

• Qualifications:
  
  Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales.
• Experience:
  
  Working with older adults and their carers in a social work setting.
• Knowledge: A strong understanding of the Social Services and Well‑being (Wales) Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding legislation.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent assessment, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with service users and multi‑agency partners.
• Other Requirements:
  Commitment to person‑centred, strengths‑based, and outcome‑focused practice.

Be part of a supportive and dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of older adults. Flexible and hybrid working options available. Ongoing training and professional development to support career progression. Work in a beautiful and diverse county, providing varied and rewarding social work experiences.

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast‑track online services free of charge