Job Description

DescriptionExperienced Social Worker Wrexham Adult Services (Team for Older People)Social Work qualification must be held.G10 - 340,476 - 343,693 Per annumWe 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 Adults 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 ourcore values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment. We will provide you with:-xc2xb7 protected caseloadsxc2xb7 a supportive and collaborative working environmentxc2xb7 modern and bright officexc2xb7 excellent management support and supervisionxc2xb7 personal career development and progressionxc2xb7 practice development sessions and reflection opportunitiesxc2xb7 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 youll 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:xc2xb7 Up to 32 days annual leave per annum.xc2xb7 Depending upon service area, you may be entitled to flexible and hybrid working options and could also gain xe2x80x98flexi-days, building up time to take off by working when there are peaks in the service.xc2xb7 Local Government Pension Scheme.xc2xb7 Reward and Benefit Scheme.xc2xb7 Training and Development Opportunities.xc2xb7 Employee Assistance Program and Well-being initiatives.xc2xb7 Cycle to Work Scheme.xc2xb7 Reduced rate Leisure membership.xc2xb7 Access to a relocation package of up to 35,000,xc2xb7 Detailed induction programmeTo 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 Council if you are successful in your application ( ).An Enhanced DBS check & Social Care Wales registration is required for this position.We are currently not a licensed sponsor with the Home Office, therefore unfortunately we are not able to sponsor a candidate who will require a visa to take up this role.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