Social Worker - Team for Older People

Wrexham County Borough Council

  • Wrexham
  • £37,035-39,513 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
DescriptionTeam for Older People
Social Worker
G09 £37,035 - £39,513 per annum
Various hours, permanent and temporary available.
Social Work qualification must be held.
We are looking to recruit an experienced, committed, creative and resilient Social Worker to support our continuous improvement journey, towards best practice. This is evidenced within our recent positive Inspection.
Wrexham County Borough Council have an exciting opportunity within Adults Services.
We are seeking an individual who is committed to supporting Adults in meeting their personal outcomes.
Why join Wrexham as an Adult’s Social Worker?
Our social workers will tell you: - “They feel supported by management, part of a team, and a place where they feel valued”. Social Workers are encouraged and supported to be creative and strive for excellence in all areas.
Wrexham Adult Social Care Services is a place where everyone can THRIVE – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment. We will provide you with:-
  • protected caseloads
  • a supportive and collaborative working environment
  • modern and bright office
  • excellent management support and supervision
  • personal career development and progression
  • practice development sessions and reflection opportunities
  • and that Person centred approaches will be at the heart of your practice.
The Team for Older People has a broad and diverse remit which provides a wide range of opportunities for professional development. The team accepts referrals for individuals living in the community, care home residents and those currently in hospital. Areas of social work you will encounter on our team include but are not limited to multi-disciplinary working with families, unpaid carers, third sector and health professionals; assistive technology; supporting unpaid carers; reablement; direct payments; working with those living with Dementia diagnoses; hospital discharge and hospital avoidance; safeguarding; self-neglect; Mental Capacity and Best Interest decision-making; Continuing Healthcare assessments; intervention under the Mental Health Act; and Court of Protection. As part of the team you’ll enjoy a supportive work environment, including allocation of both a supervisor and a mentor, regular peer support group sessions, robust supervision and management support, attendance at regular team and locality meetings, and excellent daily peer support.
Why work with us?
At Wrexham Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional development. When you join our workforce, you can look forward to:
  • Up to 32 days annual leave per annum.
  • Depending upon service area, you may be entitled to flexible and hybrid working options and could also gain ‘flexi-days’, building up time to take off by working when there are peaks in the service.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Reward and Benefit Scheme.
  • Training and Development Opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program and Well-being initiatives.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Reduced rate Leisure membership.
  • Detailed induction programme
To find out more about the role, please take a look at the attached job description which contains the essential criteria for the position.
Join us at Wrexham Council and be a part of a dedicated team making a difference in our community.
Please view our employee benefits available to you whilst working in the Councilif you are successful in your application (Working for us | Wrexham County Borough Council).
Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship.
For further enquiries about the role, contact Amanda Squire, Team Manager on 07802378674 or email Amanda.Squire@wrexham.gov.uk
An Enhanced DBS check & Social Care Wales registration is required for this position.
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Wrexham County Borough Council