Social Care Officer - Community Mental Health Team Older People
| Posting date: | 14 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Location: | Llandough, Penarth |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SS01150 |
Summary
Closing date
26-May-2026
Reference Number
SS01150
Location
Penarth / Llandough
Actual salary
£29,540.00 - £32,061.00 per Year
Contract Type
Permanent
Position Type
Full Time
About us
The Vale of Glamorgan Community Mental Health Service for Older People is a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals including social workers, psychiatric nurses and psychiatrists.
The team offers specialist secondary mental health care for adults living with dementia and people over 65years with mental health problems.
The team works alongside specialist NHS services to support people to live well and safely in their own communities through the provision of recovery focused care and treatment.
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
Hours of Work: 37
Main Place of Work: Llandough Hospital
To undertake UA reviews, provide information and support to social workers with assessments and reviews and monitoring of user and carers needs
About you
· 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 and Barred Adult
For Further Information, contact: Samantha Kennedy 01446 725100 Opt 2
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
26-May-2026
Reference Number
SS01150
Location
Penarth / Llandough
Actual salary
£29,540.00 - £32,061.00 per Year
Contract Type
Permanent
Position Type
Full Time
About us
The Vale of Glamorgan Community Mental Health Service for Older People is a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals including social workers, psychiatric nurses and psychiatrists.
The team offers specialist secondary mental health care for adults living with dementia and people over 65years with mental health problems.
The team works alongside specialist NHS services to support people to live well and safely in their own communities through the provision of recovery focused care and treatment.
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
Hours of Work: 37
Main Place of Work: Llandough Hospital
To undertake UA reviews, provide information and support to social workers with assessments and reviews and monitoring of user and carers needs
About you
· 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 and Barred Adult
For Further Information, contact: Samantha Kennedy 01446 725100 Opt 2
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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