Full-time, with part-time positions considered
We are currently looking for highly motivated dynamic individuals to join Torfaen Social Care and Housing Adult Services. Adult Services is a multi-disciplinary division that works together with partner agencies to meet the social care needs of older people, people with physical and mental health needs within Torfaen. Our aim is to work proactively with individuals, to promote choice, control, positive risk taking to achieve positive outcomes in areas that matters most to them.
The successful candidate will be a registered social worker who will be based in the Pontypool Wellbeing Team. They must be committed to work in a way which focuses on ‘what matters’ to the individual. We are looking for flexibility, enthusiasm and dedication to working positively with individuals in the community and hospital settings. You will need to be able to form and develop positive relationships with individuals and carers to ensure that they are supported to achieve outcomes that matter to them.
Students who are qualifying and can register with Social Care Wales are welcome to apply.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Kevin Davies, Team Leader, on 01633 624198.
You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registration with Social Care Wales is required for this position.
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.
