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About the vacancy
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Vacancy ID:
3425
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Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
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Number of vacancies:
1
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Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
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Location:
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
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Grade:
Social Worker
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Salary:
£39,152 up to £47,181*
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If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
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Hourly Rate :
£20.29 up to £24.46*
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Contract Hours
37 Hours
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Come and join our team
£39, 152 - £47, 181 (Depending on experience)
The vision of Children and Families Services in Carmarthenshire is to keep children safe and families together and we are investing in our services to make this happen.
We know that good Social Workers can make the world of difference to children and families who need support, and we are committed to making sure our Social Workers have what they need to do their jobs well.
This is an exciting time to join a supportive, progressive and forward-thinking authority that values the experience and skills that you have.
You will be a part of a supportive team, committed to delivering high quality Social Work services and a wider service working together to do the best they can to support children, young people, and their families to stay together and feel connected to their communities.
We are looking for applicants with a Social Work qualification and experience of working with children, young people and families in a social care role.
Adoption Mid & West Wales (AMWW) is a Regional Collaborative Adoption Service for Carmarthenshire (Host), Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys. We are part of the National Adoption Service and adhere to the All Wales Adoption Policy & Procedures and Best Practice Guides.
The post holder will be based in Carmarthen and will be Regionally working. AMWW are a progressive Adoption Service with a remit of family finding for children with adoption plans, recruiting and assessing prospective adopters, family finding for approved adopters, post adoption support, birth parent support, post adoption contact and birth records and intermediary work. We provide pre and post approval training to adopters. We are committed to developing skills and knowledge in the team and have access to bespoke training on adoption practice and trauma informed practice.
We can offer you a comprehensive induction, regular professional supervision, hybrid and flexible working, and a supportive professional development programme.
Children's social worker
If you feel you could contribute and bring your experience, ideas, and skills to the team, we want to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Claire Phillips
[email protected] or Michaela Lewis,
[email protected]
Progression beyond pay point £42, 839, up to the maximum of £47, 181 is subject to a progression panel assessment under the Authority’s ‘Social Work Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework’**
**Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework. The ‘Framework’ recognises Social Workers who have completed their consolidation programme, and who routinely undertake complex social work practice. It also recognises those Social Workers who undertake relevant post qualifying, CPD programmes and research, which could include being a Practice Educator who has 2nd and 3rd year Students, or an AMHP licenced and practicing within the Authority.
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Job Description:
018719.pdf – 171KB Opens in a new window
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DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
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Welsh language level - verbal
Level 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
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Closing Date:
28/06/2026, 23:55
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The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
Competitive salary
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
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Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email:
[email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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