Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 Hours Full-Time – Flexible working and Part-Time Hours can also be considered.
Location of post: Neath Civic Centre and Working From Home in line with NPT Councils Hybrid Working Policy.
The Complex Disability Team are looking for a Social Workers, to join an established team that has recently expanded to meet the demand of our service, as well as striving for the work force to have manageable caseloads, that ultimately goes towards making a difference to the individuals we support.
We support individuals to meet their personal outcomes whilst taking into consideration of their complex health and social care needs. We are a pan disability team that typically support individuals who have learning and physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and neurodiversity. In addition to this, the team are involved in a critical time for young people transitioning from Children to Adult services when they turn eighteen.
What we can offer you;
You will receive a big welcome from a team that has adapted an ethos of supporting one another in what is arguably a challenging profession.
Benefits
What you will have;
Applicants will need to be social work qualified and professionally registered as a social worker with Social Care Wales. Experienced or newly qualified practitioners are welcome to apply.
You will need a knowledge and working practice of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, to include outcome focused assessment and safeguarding. Also a working knowledge of the Mental Health Measures (2010), Continuing Health Care, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
For an informal discussion or to arrange a Meet and Greet, please contact Chris Rees by telephone 01639 685512 or by email c.rees4@npt.gov.uk.
DBS requirements:
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
You may apply online, download an application pack or contact the HR Recruitment Team by email at jobs@npt.gov.uk or by telephone 01639 686837 quoting the post title and reference number.