Social Worker x2 - Pontypool Wellbeing Team

The Pontypool Wellbeing Team are currently looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join us at Torfaen County Borough Council, Adult & Communities division. We are a multi-disciplinary team that works together with partner agencies to meet the social care needs of adults from the age of 18. Our aim is to work proactively with individuals, to promote choice, control, and positive risk taking to achieve outcomes in areas that matter most to the individual.

The successful candidate will be a registered social worker who will be based in the Pontypool area of Torfaen. You will be committed to working in a strengths-based style focusing on 'what matters' to the individual.

We are looking for flexibility, enthusiasm and dedication to working positively with individuals in the community and hospital settings. You will need to be able to form and develop positive relationships with individuals and carers to ensure that they are supported to achieve outcomes that matter to them.

Students who are qualifying and can register with Social Care Wales are welcome to apply.

The successful individual will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team comprising of social workers and a registered mental health nurse.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Kevin Davies: kevin.davies2@torfaen.gov.uk or telephone number 01633 624198.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.