Social Worker - Adults
Job reference: AHSS00175W3VRE
Location: Denbigh / Hybrid
Salary: Grade 8 - Grade 9 (£35,235 - £41,511). Salary on appointment will be in accordance with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience
Hours: 37 per week / Flexible
Contract: Permanent
Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship.
The Complex Disabilities Team is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to the position of Social Worker.
The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team aiming to enable individuals to optimise their level of independence within their own home and communities. A commitment to positive and effective partnership working is a core requirement of the role.
The post holder will undertake appropriate and proportionate assessments to enable individuals and their families to achieve realistic and desirable outcomes.
A Professional qualification in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales is essential, along with a commitment to continuing professional development. The post holder will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and must have the drive, energy and self-motivation to prioritise and manage own workload.
The post holder will be able to work flexibly, and the team offer blended working, from home and from the office.
Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and registration with Social Care Wales.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Alaw Gwyn on 01824 712750.
What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?
We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days (pro rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Reimbursement of the SCW registration fee
• The opportunity to work from home or the office
• Free parking at the office
• A full induction, reflective supervision along with management support
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an established CPD programme.
How to Apply?
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:
Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.
Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.
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