This is an exciting time to join a service that actively promotes best practice and supports strength-based working with its practitioners. Cardiff is a fantastic place to live and work. Cardiff stands proud as the capital of and largest city in Wales. It has a distinctive character with an excellent quality of life and an international reputation for its wide range of cultural, sporting and family attractions. Is the time right for you to work in the capital city of Wales with its vibrant and diverse communities and range of different working experiences? We would love to hear from you.
About the jobThe post holder will undertake assessments and reviews with individuals who have learning disabilities and their parents/carers. They will support people to identify needs and outcomes and set up packages of care. The team supports people to access a wide range of activities and services. We also assist people to resolve problems and to keep themselves safe. We focus on the strengths of the people we work with and seek opportunities to support people to feel valued and included in their communities. We are committed to enabling people with learning disabilities to maximise independence, choice and control and to support them to live their lives the way they want to.
What We Are Looking For From YouWe are seeking to recruit enthusiastic people who have experience of working with people with a learning disability, are passionate about supporting people to be in control of their lives, offer excellent communication and written skills and have a flexible approach to meet the demands of a busy team.
•You will be willing to undertake training and learn about the legislative framework in which the team operate.
•You will be committed to training, peer support sessions and supervision.
•You will uphold social work values and work in an anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive way.
•You will be willing to undertake strengthened based social work and learn to explain this when describing your practice.
•You will want to work in the capital city of Wales in Services where we support each other and work in partnership with our colleagues in Health.
Additional informationThis post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks and are suitable for post share.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right people to build a solid career base in social care and contribute to the provision of a quality service to people with a learning disability and their carers. Successful candidates will be provided with regular supervision and support, learning and development opportunities. We practice hybrid working and we will need to you be based in our Cardiff office at least 2 days a week. We require you to be a car driver and to have access to your own car.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
The interview process for this role will be conducted face to face or otherwise on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns about your ability to take part in a virtual interview process or would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact the Service Manager Keri Howells (khowells@cardiff.gov.uk) or Sara Ames ( sara.ames3@cardiff.gov.uk) Team Leader on (029) 2053 6111 to request a call back.
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