Total 21 job vacancies by Nations Recruitment

Job Category :Social Care - Qualified
Location : Market Road Day Centre, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.81

Job Purpose:
To work with people with Learning Disabilities and their carers to achieve personal outcomes and to enhance their independence and coping skills.

To work within current legislation and Council policy, procedures and practice to assess, commission and review services, including planned interventions, for the client group.

To work within the statutory guidance and policy/procedural framework to assist in protecting those who are at risk or vulnerable.

To contribute to the development and maintenance of workable systems to ensure quality of service across the city and the identification of people particularly at risk.

To work positively with colleagues in the statutory and independent sector to ensure an appropriate multi-agency approach, and to empower clients to speak for themselves

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Specific Requirements

1. To review and update knowledge of legal, policy and procedural frameworks and
demonstrate professional competence in social work practice as laid down in the
Code of Practice for Social Workers.

2. To work with individuals, families, carer groups and communities to help them make
informed decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute
to service planning.

3. To assist individuals to enhance their independence and achieve outcomes.

4. To assess needs, risks and options, taking into account legal and other requirements, including protection of vulnerable adults.

5. To assess, identify, plan, implement and review the circumstances of individuals and their families and the need for procedural and legal intervention to meet their immediate needs.

6. To work actively with carers to identify and meet their support needs.

7. To prepare for and participate in decision-making forums.

8. To manage and prioritise the workload, carry out duties using accountable professional judgement.

9. To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of work, using professional and
managerial supervision and support to improve practice.

10. To contribute to the identification and agreement of outcomes required of the service.

11. To participate in duty rotas as appropriate.
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Competencies (as per Behavioural Competency Framework)
• Putting Our Customers First – Level 3
• Getting Things Done – Level 3
• Taking Personal Responsibility – Level 3
• Seeking to understand others and treating them with respect – Level 3
Education
& Training
A good general education

Degree in Social Work or Equivalent

Experience / Knowledge
Experience of working with and assessment of Adults who require support services.



Skills and Abilities
Ability to give clear written and verbal accounts of casework issues.

Ability to write clear, concise records and reports.

Skills in assessment and analysis of risk.

Ability to communicate effectively and creatively with vulnerable adults in a non-judgemental manner.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to effectively organise work within a framework where time and service delivery targets are set.

Advocacy Skills

An ability to work with staff and managers at all levels and in a variety of disciplines and with agencies.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.



Personal Attributes

Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Commitment to principle of partnership.

Non-judgemental and caring attitude.

Understanding of the value and importance of supervision and ability to accept supervision.

Commitment to using information technology systems.


Special Circumstances


Full valid driving licence and the use of a car.

Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance
Location : County Hall, Monmouthshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time : 15:00
Salary: £12.18

Grounds maintenance provides an essential service in ensuring the County delivers its aspirations of providing an environment which is safe, clean and sustainable. Grounds maintenance operatives, either working individually or as a team, will maintain public open space; verges; planting; schools and contracted sites to provide a quality green and sustainable environment.

The majority of the time the officer will be undertaking grounds maintenance activities. However you will be required at times to work as part of a street services team, maintaining local environmental quality which includes litter picking, responding to fly-tipping etc. Loading of waste will only be undertaken if the operative has indicated a willingness to participate in the service (e.g. bank holiday catch-up).

The Purpose of this Role:-
Grounds maintenance provides an essential service in ensuring the County delivers its aspirations of providing an environment which is safe, clean and sustainable. Grounds maintenance operatives, either working individually or as a team, will maintain public open space; verges; planting; schools and contracted sites to provide a quality green and sustainable environment.

The majority of the time the officer will be undertaking grounds maintenance activities. However you will be required at times to work as part of a street services team, maintaining local environmental quality which includes litter picking, responding to fly-tipping etc. Loading of waste will only be undertaken if the operative has indicated a willingness to participate in the service (e.g. bank holiday catch-up).

Expectation and Outcomes of this Role:-
This role will actively support the organisation in shaping the culture and workforce of Monmouthshire.

You will be required to:-

• Maintain Safe Working Practices for self and others in accordance with the Council’s Safe Working Practices and Health and Safety Policy
• Comply with the relevant legislation in relation to Health and Safety
• Carry out your role in a polite and orderly manner
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of post if the relevant training has been provided.
• Clean and current driving licence (and HGV licence if applicable)
• Undertake any training that is required to undertake your role safely and effectively.
• Abide by the principles and practices of Equal Opportunities as laid down within the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Work within the Annualised hour’s scheme: working 43 hours per week from March through to October and 37 hours per week November to March. Hours accumulated to be taken as leave between November and March.
• Work outside normal working hours:

 Responding to emergencies (including evenings, weekends and bank holidays):- staff will be expected to be able to assist the Council in its response to emergencies on instruction from management. This includes instances such as flooding (sandbagging), snow (town centre clearances), storms (tree removal). Staff would be placed on a standby rota.
 Scheduling for working standby on bank holidays, weekends etc. will be based on principles of fairness and equality with single status agreement applying.


How will we know if you are the right person for the role? As the successful candidate you will have demonstrated:-

• Hold a clean driving licence.
• Have related experience within a similar environment as described within this role.
• Have a good understanding of Health and Safety issues plus the ability to abide by the Authority’s agreed policies and procedures.
• Have experience and be able to work as part of a team.
• Are able to work without close supervision.
• Be able to self-motivate.
• Have pride in the quality of your work to ensure a quality service is provided.
• Good communication skills.
• Have a willingness to undertake any relevant training.
• Flexible and able to work outside the core hours to meet the needs of the service when required, including covering Bank Holidays.
• Welsh Language desirable.

Job Category : Leisure
Location : Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £15.65


To be point of contact and to act on all daily maintenance work, escalating as appropriate. To undertake a range of duties to keep the site safe, in a good state of repair. An understanding/good knowledge of basic carpentry skills.

1.To act as the responsible maintenance supervisor for Rhondda Heritage Park. To ensure that the premises are secure, safe and maintained to the required standard . To be responsible of the Health and Safety of RHP and main point of contact for contractors and grounds persons. To act as responsible maintenance of specialised heritage equipment, pool plant, heating & ventilation systems across the service.
2. To provide the necessary assistance to the Duty Manger in delivering Events at the Welsh Mining Experience.
3. The driving of the provided vehicles and the movement of equipment between locations, subject to the appropriate age and licence. To manage the movement of equipment and supplies between locations.
4.Assist with the setting up, organising of events at the Welsh Mining Experience in line with the key priorities of the council.
5. Contribute to the undertaking of risk assessments in relation to events in line with the requirements of the HSE.
6.To hold keys for the premises for which they have responsibility for.
7. Responsible for monitoring and adjustment of the lighting and heating of the premises.
8. Responsible for car parking arrangements to include overspill arrangements.
9. Responsible for responding to any cleaning of the premises
10. Responsibility for the storage of and use of chemicals, in line with COSHH regulations

Job Title : Hostel Cleanings Operative Grade 3
Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : 22 Rhoddfa Briardene, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : immediate start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time : 15:30
Salary: £12.00

Duties and Responsibilities and Job Specific Requirements

1. To provide a high-quality cleaning service and taking full responsibility for specific tasks in communal areas and residential flats within Hostels.

2. To follow all cleaning procedures.

3. To support the councils policies and procedures regarding Health and Safety and safe working practices.

4. To risk assess areas work and tasks to ensure a healthy and safe working environment for employees and public at large.

5. Identify repairs and report the condition of the flats and the communal areas within the hostel/s.

6. Liaise daily with Building Staff and Hostel Supervisor, reporting on operational problems arising, including ASB or other tenancy issues.

7. To provide clear written information to support work undertaken to aid the management team when providing answers to corporate complaints and for use during performance reviews.

8. To ensure customer satisfaction, by working to improve customer service, and provide the highest quality of work in line with service level agreements.

9. To communicate with customers and other service areas by telephone or in person as required.

10. To undergo training and coaching and achieve BICSc training standards.

Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a manner appropriate to individual needs, by phone or in person.
Demonstrates the ability to apply a methodical approach.

Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team, showing a willingness to assist others and a commitment to meeting the objectives of the team.

Demonstrates the ability to work unsupervised.

Job Title : Housing Solutions Officer
Job Category : Housing
Location : Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £17.59

We require cover within our Housing Solutions Team to provide housing options advice to applicants who present to the service for assistance around Homelessness / Housing options. The role will be primarily taking calls and dealing with face to face contact presenting to the service and assisting the team with a Triage Assessment of the applicants housing issues.
Knowledge / Education
Knowledge of housing legislation and allocations

Experience:
Experience of working within a housing services environment.
Knowledge of housing legislation and allocations.
Previous experience of dealing with vulnerable client groups.

Job Title : Social Worker (Grade 11)
Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified
Location : Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £20.85

We are looking for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to work in our Intensive Intervention Teams.
We have vacancies based in our East or West teams, based in Abercynon or Williamstown respectively, we work flexibly and currently operate a hybrid working model.
These teams case hold our CASP, CP, and CLA cases, including PLO work and adoption work.
You will be well supported by our experienced managers, and we have a wealth of internal support services to drawn upon to progress our planning and interventions and achieve positive outcomes for our families.
Knowledge / Education:
Professional Social Work qualification i.e. MA/Degree in Social Work or recognised predecessor equivalent e.g. CQSW, DipSW, CSS.
A knowledge of equal opportunities / anti oppressive practice.
Knowledge and understanding of the Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales) 2014.
Knowledge of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010
Knowledge and understanding of the adult and /or children’s safeguarding procedures in Wales.
Children’s Services posts: A sound understanding of the Law relating to children and families.
An understanding of child and adolescent development.
Adult Social Work posts: Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act.
Knowledge and understanding of the united nations principles for older and disabled peoples.

Experience:
Children’s Social Work posts
Experience and/or an interest in working within child care
An understanding of the assessment of need and risk
An understanding of child protection issues
Adult Social Work posts
Experience of working with adults with needs for care and support/ care and treatment planning
Experience and understanding of the needs of carers
Experiencing of managing and balancing risks when working with adults

Job Category :Building Services, Trades & Maintenance
Location : Ty Blaen, Torfaen Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time : 07:00
End Time : 15:00
Salary: £12.32

Driving waste vehicles around Torfaen and assisting with the collection of waste
This role is paid at £13:47 after the initial 12 week period with increments of pay added annually.
Good chance of a full time role with the Authority if placement is successful

1 To carry out Waste collection services as agreed with your Supervisor.

2 To carry out job chats on a yearly basis in order to establish your crew’s needs.

3 To distribute promotional literature as and when required.

4 To liaise with the Waste Awareness Officer/Enforcement Officer where there are areas of non-compliance by residents of Torfaen.

5 To monitor the performance of your crew on a daily basis and report back to your Supervisor, where there are issues with performance.

6 To contribute to raising public awareness of the twin bin scheme and other waste initiatives introduced throughout Torfaen.

7 To identify and provide additional assistance for members of the public who are experiencing difficulties in carrying out the separation of their waste.

8 To carry out regular audits of the number of waste receptacles collected by your team, and relay this information to your Supervisor.

9 To gain an accredited professional award that will be determined by Management.

10 To work with the Education Officer, which involves school visits and road shows where you will be expected to interact with students and residents of Torfaen helping and advising on any twin bin related issues.

11 Work in a safe manner ensuring that all protective clothing is worn.

12 Work within the Councils Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

13 To work within the Councils policies and procedures.



1.1Educated to GCSE level

1.2 Must hold a Full Clean UK Driving Licence HGV cat C

1.3 Experience in the field of Refuse/Recycling collections
Experience
2.1 Proven supervisory experience

2.2 Proven knowledge in the delivery of refuse/recycling

2.3 Ability to provide practical and creative solutions to refuse/recycling issues.
Skills and Abilities
3.1 To be an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills
3.2 Customer care skills when dealing with members of the public
3.3 Able to deal positively and objectively with conflict
Personal Attributes
4.1To be committed to team working and be able to contribute to the effective functioning of the team
4.2 Use resources effectively to achieve value for money
4.3 To have an adaptable style in order to accept change and be flexible in attitude

Job Title : Production Operative PVCu (Grade 3)
Job Category : Buildings Services, Trades & Maintenance
Location : Vision Products, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 07:30
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £12.00

Production Operative
Purpose of the post:
To work efficiently and effectively in order to ensure all current production procedures, goals and targets are achieved as defined by the Line Manager and within the needs of the business and budgetary constraints

Job Category : Building Services, Trades & Maintenance
Location : Ty Blaen, Torfaen Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :07:00
End Time : 15:00
Salary: £11.44

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work within Neighbourhood services and in particular the Waste services section?
We are looking for Waste Collection Operatives to collect all aspects of waste throughout the county borough.
This will include domestic waste, trade waste and recycling which incorporates black box collections, green waste, cardboard and food.
If you are what we are looking for then we would be delighted to hear from you

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

1 Carry out Waste collection services as agreed with your Supervisor and Waste Team Leader.

2 To liaise with the Waste Awareness Officer/Enforcement Officer where there are areas of non compliance by residents of Torfaen.

3 To contribute to raising public awareness of the twin bin scheme currently being utilised throughout Torfaen.

4 To identify and provide additional assistance for members of the public who are experiencing difficulties in carrying out the separation of their waste.

5 To carry out regular audits of the number of bins, bags or boxes collected by your team, and relay this information to your Supervisor.

6 To gain an accredited professional award such as the Institute of Customer Service Communications Award Level 1. Training and advice will be offered in order to gain this award by your designated coach.

7 To work with the Education Officer, which involves school visits and road shows where you will be expected to interact with students and residents of Torfaen helping and advising on any twin bin related issues.

8 Work in a safe manner, with safe working practices. Ensure that all protective clothing is worn, boots, gloves and reflective waistcoats.

9 Work within the Councils Health and Safety Policy.

10 Ensure all spillages are removed, however created, where there is evidence of Waste spillages, the location and spillage type should be reported to the Supervisor immediately.

11 Report additional bins, excessive extra plastic sacks, and contaminated bins to your Supervisor.

12 Be courteous and polite to members of the public at all times.

13 If access is impaired you must pull out the bins, bags and boxes and return to collection point. All bins, bags and boxes must be emptied.

14 To work with your Team Leader when they are reversing the vehicle, Banksman training will be provided.

15 Be responsible for the Health and Safety of yourself and your colleagues.

16 Ensure safe working practices are followed.

17 To distribute promotional literature as and when required.

18 Ensure that all assisted collections are carried out and waste receptacles returned to correct positions.

19 Carry out any reasonable request by your Supervisor. This may include gritting duties during the winter period, in house training will be provided.


Education/Qualifications/Knowledge
1.1 Educated to Secondary Education level
1.2 Knowledge of the Refuse/Recycling service and the aims/targets of Waste Collection within the County Borough
1.3 Knowledge and understanding of the legislation and statutory obligations that affect the provision and delivery of the twin Bin Refuse Collection Scheme
Experience
2.1 Previous experience in the field of Refuse/Recycling
Skills and Abilities
3.1To be an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills
3.2 Customer care skills when dealing with members of the public
3.3 Able to deal positively and objectively with conflict
Personal Attributes
4.1To be committed to team working and be able to contribute to the effective functioning of the team
4.2 Use resources effectively to achieve value for money
4.3 To have an adaptable style in order to accept change and be flexible in attitude
Circumstances
5.1To be willing to undertake training appropriate to the post

Job Category :Social Care & Health Qualified
Location :County Hall, Monmouthshire County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £29.47

Friday working hours are 9 - 4.30pm
There is a mix of office NP15 1GA, USK and hybrid working
Supportive management team

Role is full time 37 hours

Your responsibilities & key duties are to:-
Social Workers in Monmouthshire will undertake a range of duties in connection
with the assessment and planning of services for children, young people and
families/carers.
• Possess a high quality of professional social work knowledge and skills.
• Have a good knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures
relevant for working with children and families.
• Manage a caseload that includes complex and diverse cases, involving
assessments, reviews and the preparation of reports.
• Be confident in presenting information in formal meetings and at court.
• Work in a flexible and imaginative way to provide support and advice for
children, young people, their families and carers.
• Complete quality assessments of individuals and families; analysing strengths
and risks.
• Formulate plans to meet assessed needs and risks building on strengths of
children, families and carers.
• Implement agreed plans to safeguard children and to increase the capacity
and resilience of their parents and/or carers.
• Undertake office duty and respond to crises, as and when required.
• Work as part of a team and contribute to the development of the service.
• Be willing to supervise Social Work students.
• Initiate, develop and sustain effective working relationships with foster carers
as professionals.
• Initiate, develop and sustain effective working relationships with partner
agencies.
• Develop your own professional skills through supervision sessions and
through undertaking appropriate training and development.
• Maintain your awareness of changes in legislation, related policies and
practices and implement these within own professional practice.
• Maintain accurate records, which are up to date.
• Work in a flexible way, if the need arises, so that tasks not specifically
covered in this job description are undertaken.
• Registered with the Care Council for Wales.
• Maintain safe working practices for self and others, in accordance with the
authority’s policy statement on Health and Safety at Work.


Person Specification
How will we know if you are the right person for the role? As the successful
candidate you will have demonstrated:-
Education, qualifications and knowledge
• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Knowledge of current relevant legislative framework and national policy
• A working knowledge of child development and protection theories, including
attachment theory and the needs of Looked After Children/Children in
Need/children in the Child Protection system
• Understanding and knowledge of adoption, fostering, disability, and children
and families issues as appropriate to work setting
Experience
• Relevant post qualifying experience of working within a statutory fieldwork
team working with complex family situations
• Experience of writing and presenting formal reports, assessments and
statements
• Experience of working in partnership with other agencies and building
effective working relationships
Communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills including recording skills and use of I.T.
• Good communication skills both orally and in writing
• Good assessment skills
• Direct work skills with children, families and carers
• Effective negotiating and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage
conflict
• Ability to prioritise and to work effectively on own initiative as well as within a
team
Personal attributes
• Commitment to continued professional development
• A genuine commitment to the involvement of service users and carers
• Enthusiasm
• Innovative ideas and flexibility
• Willingness to abide by the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy, including
undertaking appropriate equality awareness training.
• Understanding and respect for the principles of confidentiality
Other
• A current full driving license and access to a car
• A current enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check
• Registered as a Social Worker with the Care Council for Wales.

Job Title : Streetcare Operative
Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : Ty Glantaff, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.80

Street Cleansing, litter picking, bulk waste collections, grass cutting.

Job Category: Social Care - Unqualified
Location: Newtown, Powys County Council
Hours Per Week: 35.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 07:00
End Time: 10:00
Salary: £15.83

Pay rate is negotiable - 35 hours per week. Shifts run from 07:00-14:30 and 14:30-10:00

Main Purpose of Post:
To be responsible for implementing Personal Plans to meet individual outcomes in regaining skills, independence, and ongoing support requirements.
To assist or enable service users to remain living within the community, enhancing the quality of their lives, supporting and maintaining them safely in their own environment.
Complying with requirements of a service Registered with Care Inspectorate for Wales under Registration and Inspection of Social Care Act 2016.

Experience:
Desirable:
• Experience of working in a care related service or similar setting
• Experience of working as part of a group/ team and contributing to its’ development
• Experience of working with older and disabled people

Knowledge:
Essential:
• Understanding of the needs of older and disabled people

Desirable:
• Some knowledge/Awareness of Code of Professional Practice for Social Care Code of Professional Practice for Social Care

Qualifications & Training:
Essential:
• A good standard of education

Desirable:
• Completed a minimum of QCF Level 3 in care or other relevant Level 3 social care qualification or commitment to complete within 18 months.

Personal Qualities:
Essential:
• Self-motivated, proactive, resourceful, and able to recognise when to seek support.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and non–discriminatory practice.
• Empathy and ability to listen.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Punctual and reliable.

Desirable:
• An ability to create and sustain good working relationships.

Safeguarding Requirements:
• This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
• Understanding of safeguarding issues and duty to report any concerns in a timely manner

Other Requirements:
• Current driving licence
• Ability to travel around the county

Job Category :Social Care - Qualified
Location : Ty Dewi Sant, Flintshire County Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :09:00
End Time :17:00
Salary: £31.98

We are looking for an extremely experienced Social Worker with significant experience in dealing with Hospital Discharge to be part of a newly formed team in Flintshire.
Flintshire County Council has created the 'Discharge Assessment and Recovery Team' to provide support to the citizens of Flintshire through D2RA pathways, including discharge from local acute and community hospitals, step down beds and a specialist D2RA unit providing gold standard multi-disciplinary support.
The successful candidate will work holistically with citizens co-producing strength-based, outcome focused interventions, encompassing the key principles of the SSWBA 2014. The work is fast paced and rewarding, providing opportunities for creative and innovative practice via multi-disciplinary working. The team work in partnership with health colleagues improving outcomes for citizens.
The post will require the successful candidate to work flexibly across the different pathways and key sites that the team covers. The team operates a hybrid working policy.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.
Please do not submit recently qualified social workers. They must also be registered with Social Care Wales

Principal Accountabilities


1. The post holder will undertake a range of community care and safeguarding assessments, in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, identifying risks, needs and options.
2. Develop and implement care plans, which are clearly linked to the needs of clients and identify any unmet needs and outcomes
3. The post holder will construct value for money care packages; commission a range of services designed to minimise risk and improve quality of life of service users and carers
4. The post holder will work with individuals and their families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning
5. Manage an allocated case load of clients; regularly monitor, review and evaluate changes in client’s needs and ensure that all services contribute effectively to the care plan and ensure it remains an effective use of resources.
6. The post holder will develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, their families and carers; provide advice and support, promote independence and early intervention, as necessary; help resolve conflict where appropriate.
7. The post holder will liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and care planning activities; act as advocate on behalf of clients and carers within the local authority and with health agencies and voluntary organisations
8. The post holder will update case-notes and other records, write reports as required; if required give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings.
9. May supervise a social work student on placement, trainees, support staff or volunteers.
10. Continue to undertake post qualifying training such as CPEL credits that will meet the requirements of the Care Council for Wales, including experienced practitioner awards, such as Practice Assessor, Best Interest Assessor, Deprivation of Liberty Assessor etc. Upon completion of such qualifying programmes the post holder will engage in the practice.


Academic/ Professional Qualification

Social Work qualification (CQSW, CSS, DipSW)
At least two years post qualifying experience As social worker assessing and managing risks. Designing outcome focussed care plans.
Previous experience of working with older people and their families / carers.
Knowledge and Experience

Proven ability to undertake assessment of older people and their families / carers in conjunction with other professionals as required
Ability to arrange, monitor and evaluate care plans
To use initiative and make decisions without consultation where appropriate
To be creative and innovative in approach and designing care plans
Reviewing and monitoring care arrangements

Previous experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team.
Working knowledge of legislation as pertains to social care

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £29.64

Principal Responsibilities

1. To complete assessment for Powys residents in district general hospitals to determine their discharge pathway and care needs for a safe and timely discharge from hospital.

2. To undertake timely strengths based proportionate assessments and care and support planning to assist Powys patients to move into the optimal Discharge to Recovery and Assess (D2RA) pathway following hospital treatment.

3. To liaise with other out of county acute/community hospitals to support the transfer of Powys patients from hospital back into their communities.

4. To support Powys residents on the continuum of hospital transfer through to identification of ongoing care needs following a suitable period of recovery.

5. To ensure that risks to Powys residents and other are assessed and balanced in a way that promotes safe transfers from hospital and a focus on independence.

6. To work in a multi-agency manner to help achieve what matters to the Powys residents being supported. This will include working in partnership to ensure, where appropriate, that primary health needs have been identified before Adult Services assumes responsibility for the organising of appropriate ongoing care and support.

7. To be part of and actively contribute to timely MDT/hospital transfer planning meetings.

8. To be accountable for practice through timely, effective and accurate recording of decisions in line with policy and legislation.

9. To address any capacity issues faced by Powys residents through leading on or contributing to the timely completion of Mental Capacity Act assessments and/or best interest decisions.

10. To support the Hospital Team in contributing to wider partnership initiatives, in the recognition that meeting needs and preventing hospital admission requires a whole system approach.




Experience

• Post qualifying experience of working with Older People/younger adults and their carers

• Experience of undertaking assessments of need and identifying and managing risks.

• Experience of complex casework

• Experience of care management across a range of health and social care settings


Knowledge

• Understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their carers

• Understanding of safeguarding and the issues affecting vulnerable adults and their carers

• Knowledge of current legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to the post.

• Knowledge and implementation of the Mental Capacity Act

Qualifications & Training

• Appropriate social work, health or allied health practitioner qualification (i.e. Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).

• Registration as Social Worker with Social Care Wales/CQC

Safeguarding Requirements

• Requirement to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check
Skills

• Good communication skills, written and verbal.

• Good IT skills.

• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.

• Ability to build and maintain partnerships

• Ability to manage crisis, conflict resolution and challenging behaviours

• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practice.

• Commitment to the principles of confidentiality.

• Must have knowledge and commitment to the principles of social care as embodied in relevant legislation.

Job Category :Social Care - Qualified
Location : Ty Dewi Sant, Flintshire County Council
Hours Per Week :37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :09:00
End Time :17:00
Salary: £31.98

We are looking for an extremely experienced Social Worker with significant experience in dealing with Hospital Discharge to be part of a newly formed team in Flintshire.
Flintshire County Council has created the 'Discharge Assessment and Recovery Team' to provide support to the citizens of Flintshire through D2RA pathways, including discharge from local acute and community hospitals, step down beds and a specialist D2RA unit providing gold standard multi-disciplinary support.
The successful candidate will work holistically with citizens co-producing strength-based, outcome focused interventions, encompassing the key principles of the SSWBA 2014. The work is fast paced and rewarding, providing opportunities for creative and innovative practice via multi-disciplinary working. The team work in partnership with health colleagues improving outcomes for citizens.
The post will require the successful candidate to work flexibly across the different pathways and key sites that the team covers. The team operates a hybrid working policy.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.
Please do not submit recently qualified social workers. They must also be registered with Social Care Wales

Principal Accountabilities


1. The post holder will undertake a range of community care and safeguarding assessments, in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, identifying risks, needs and options.
2. Develop and implement care plans, which are clearly linked to the needs of clients and identify any unmet needs and outcomes
3. The post holder will construct value for money care packages; commission a range of services designed to minimise risk and improve quality of life of service users and carers
4. The post holder will work with individuals and their families, carers and communities to help them make informed choices and decisions, enabling them to clarify and express their needs and contribute to service planning
5. Manage an allocated case load of clients; regularly monitor, review and evaluate changes in client’s needs and ensure that all services contribute effectively to the care plan and ensure it remains an effective use of resources.
6. The post holder will develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, their families and carers; provide advice and support, promote independence and early intervention, as necessary; help resolve conflict where appropriate.
7. The post holder will liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and care planning activities; act as advocate on behalf of clients and carers within the local authority and with health agencies and voluntary organisations
8. The post holder will update case-notes and other records, write reports as required; if required give evidence in court in relation to care or other proceedings.
9. May supervise a social work student on placement, trainees, support staff or volunteers.
10. Continue to undertake post qualifying training such as CPEL credits that will meet the requirements of the Care Council for Wales, including experienced practitioner awards, such as Practice Assessor, Best Interest Assessor, Deprivation of Liberty Assessor etc. Upon completion of such qualifying programmes the post holder will engage in the practice.


Academic/ Professional Qualification

Social Work qualification (CQSW, CSS, DipSW)
At least two years post qualifying experience As social worker assessing and managing risks. Designing outcome focussed care plans.
Previous experience of working with older people and their families / carers.
Knowledge and Experience

Proven ability to undertake assessment of older people and their families / carers in conjunction with other professionals as required
Ability to arrange, monitor and evaluate care plans
To use initiative and make decisions without consultation where appropriate
To be creative and innovative in approach and designing care plans
Reviewing and monitoring care arrangements

Previous experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team.
Working knowledge of legislation as pertains to social care