Senior Practitioner Social Worker
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,839.00 to £46,142.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hengoed, Caerphilly County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ0010759 |
Summary
We are recruiting a Senior Practitioner Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Location: Tredomen
Team: Adult Services – Older People
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Are you effective at building positive working relationships with good communication and IT skills?
Do you have genuine passion and commitment to improve outcomes for Older people and their Carers?
Do you want to work collaboratively to promote "what matters" with Older people and their Carers?
Do you want to contribute to the professional development of other team members?
We are looking for an individual who has the right values, motivation and commitment to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
The post will involve working with individuals to help them find appropriate solutions at times of difficulty, as well as in the long term. It will also entail safeguarding people from abuse and neglect. Where intervention is required, you will be expected to provide a proportionate and timely response to support individuals and their carers.
There is significant emphasis on achieving best practice. The successful candidates will be required to practice in accordance with National Occupational Standards for Social Work and Code of Practice for Social Care Workers to deliver an effective social work service. An understanding of current legislation and policy in Wales will be essential.
The post holder will undertake assessments, reviews and also contribute to the duty rota within the team. Those applying will need to have a good understanding of an outcome- focused approach and the application of the principles & eligibility criteria set out in the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.
For the role, we ask that you have:
1. A Diploma / Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification.
2. Social Care Wales approved Practice Assessor/Educator qualification or willingness to work towards within a timescale to be agreed with your line manager on appointment.
3. Substantial post qualifying experience within a social services environment.
4. Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit clients and attend meeting.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Parr on 07733364833 or email Parra@caerphilly.Gov.uk
Working hours: 37 Hours (7.24 Monday – Friday)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Location: Tredomen
Team: Adult Services – Older People
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Are you effective at building positive working relationships with good communication and IT skills?
Do you have genuine passion and commitment to improve outcomes for Older people and their Carers?
Do you want to work collaboratively to promote "what matters" with Older people and their Carers?
Do you want to contribute to the professional development of other team members?
We are looking for an individual who has the right values, motivation and commitment to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
The post will involve working with individuals to help them find appropriate solutions at times of difficulty, as well as in the long term. It will also entail safeguarding people from abuse and neglect. Where intervention is required, you will be expected to provide a proportionate and timely response to support individuals and their carers.
There is significant emphasis on achieving best practice. The successful candidates will be required to practice in accordance with National Occupational Standards for Social Work and Code of Practice for Social Care Workers to deliver an effective social work service. An understanding of current legislation and policy in Wales will be essential.
The post holder will undertake assessments, reviews and also contribute to the duty rota within the team. Those applying will need to have a good understanding of an outcome- focused approach and the application of the principles & eligibility criteria set out in the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.
For the role, we ask that you have:
1. A Diploma / Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification.
2. Social Care Wales approved Practice Assessor/Educator qualification or willingness to work towards within a timescale to be agreed with your line manager on appointment.
3. Substantial post qualifying experience within a social services environment.
4. Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit clients and attend meeting.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Parr on 07733364833 or email Parra@caerphilly.Gov.uk
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