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Cardiff Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team for Older People, based at Llandough Hospital. This multi-disciplinary team, including social workers, psychiatric nurses, and psychiatrists, offers specialist care for older adults living with dementia and those over 65 with mental health challenges. In partnership with NHS services, we focus on recovery-oriented care, enabling individuals to live safely and independently in their communities. If you're passionate about improving the lives of older adults, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Assessment & Planning: Conducting assessments in line with statutory duties and creating care plans that support individuals to achieve their personal outcomes.
- Case Management: Managing a caseload of individuals, coordinating care and support services in collaboration with internal and external partners, and regularly reviewing care plans.
- Co-production: Working closely with individuals and their carers to develop personalised care plans, focusing on overcoming barriers and enhancing quality of life.
- Supervision & Mentorship: Providing guidance to student social workers, mentoring junior staff, and participating in professional development reviews.
- Partnership Working: Collaborating with healthcare professionals, statutory, and voluntary agencies to ensure a comprehensive approach to care for older people.
- Safeguarding: Acting promptly on safeguarding concerns and adhering to Health and Safety regulations and Council policies.
- Professional Development: Engaging in continuous learning to maintain professional registration with Social Care Wales, with opportunities for further qualifications, including Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) training.
Requirements:
- Holds a recognised social work qualification and is registered with Social Care Wales.
- Has experience working with older adults, particularly those with dementia or mental health challenges.
- Demonstrates strong case management, assessment, and partnership working skills within a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Is committed to safeguarding, professional development, and ensuring the best outcomes for service users.
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email me your CV -
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Payroll service twice a week.
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.