Social Care Officer, Long Term Care Service Team
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.31 to £16.62 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Canolfan Ty Jenner,Barry |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SS01079 |
Summary
About us
The Review Team is located within the Vale of Glamorgan’s Longer Term Care Service which provides support to individuals and their carers who are in receipt of care and support. The Review Team is responsible for completing both scheduled and unscheduled reviews to evaluate progress towards achieving personal outcomes, establishing that any managed care and support arrangements remain eligible for local authority support, and completing re-assessments where required. The Review Team also supports other service areas as they arise.
Previous experience of working with Adults is desirable but not essential
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 6 scp 14-19 £29,540-£32,061 Pro Rata £15.31 - £16.62 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 37 hour of the week
Main Place of Work: Canolfan Ty Jenner, Barry
Responsible for completing both scheduled and unscheduled reviews to evaluate progress towards achieving personal outcomes, establishing that any managed care and support arrangements remain eligible for local authority support, and completing re-assessments where required.
About you
What you need:
Experience of working in a Team;
Experience of working with people in a paid, caring role or voluntary capacity
Some knowledge/ understanding of ageing/illness/disability and its effects of individuals/families and their Carers
Good standard of written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organise and prioritise tasks. Negotiation skills
Ability to work on an inter-agency basis.
Needs of service user group
Personal development and training
Good Standard of General Education
Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to relate to and empathize with people.
Creative and imaginative approach to problem solving.
Ability to work under pressure
Willingness to be supervised
Willingness to change work location as necessary
Knowledge of and commitment to the concepts outlined in the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy Personal commitment to working in a non-discriminatory way
Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced
For Further Information, contact: Andrew Cole 01446 725100
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information
The Review Team is located within the Vale of Glamorgan’s Longer Term Care Service which provides support to individuals and their carers who are in receipt of care and support. The Review Team is responsible for completing both scheduled and unscheduled reviews to evaluate progress towards achieving personal outcomes, establishing that any managed care and support arrangements remain eligible for local authority support, and completing re-assessments where required. The Review Team also supports other service areas as they arise.
Previous experience of working with Adults is desirable but not essential
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 6 scp 14-19 £29,540-£32,061 Pro Rata £15.31 - £16.62 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 37 hour of the week
Main Place of Work: Canolfan Ty Jenner, Barry
Responsible for completing both scheduled and unscheduled reviews to evaluate progress towards achieving personal outcomes, establishing that any managed care and support arrangements remain eligible for local authority support, and completing re-assessments where required.
About you
What you need:
Experience of working in a Team;
Experience of working with people in a paid, caring role or voluntary capacity
Some knowledge/ understanding of ageing/illness/disability and its effects of individuals/families and their Carers
Good standard of written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organise and prioritise tasks. Negotiation skills
Ability to work on an inter-agency basis.
Needs of service user group
Personal development and training
Good Standard of General Education
Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to relate to and empathize with people.
Creative and imaginative approach to problem solving.
Ability to work under pressure
Willingness to be supervised
Willingness to change work location as necessary
Knowledge of and commitment to the concepts outlined in the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy Personal commitment to working in a non-discriminatory way
Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced
For Further Information, contact: Andrew Cole 01446 725100
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information
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