Job Ref: RE-1688
Job Scale: Gradd 8 / Grade 8
Job Hours: 37 Awr / 37 Hours
Speciality:
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Social Worker to join our 16+ Team.
We expect our practitioners to have a sound understanding of the practice implications of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act and other relevant legislation, be up to date with emerging issues, and have experience of or an interest in working with young people aged 16+. Committed to anti-oppressive practice, successful candidates will bring strong assessment, communication, and planning skills.
The 16+ Team delivers services to young people aged 15 years and 9 months to 25 years of age. You will work with young people who are homeless, who are in need of care and support, young people subject of child protection planning, and care experienced young people in their transition to adulthood.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council encourages applications from Welsh speakers. Application forms may be submitted in Welsh and any applications completed in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than those submitted in English.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.
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