[CLOSING DATE: Fri, 5 Apr 2019] WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Level 3 Social Worker/BIA
L09£28,221 - £31,401
37 hours per week
An opportunity has become available within the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Adult Safeguarding team; applications are sought from Qualified Social Workers (Level 3) for the post of BIA/ Social Worker. Although it would be beneficial to have the BIA qualification all applications from level 3 social workers who are prepared to undertake the training will be considered.
The DOLS and Safeguarding team is a supportive environment with a dedicated team of social workers who are motivated and enthusiastic to achieve the best possible outcomes for people. The team work closely with individuals their carers and families as well as other professionals and partner agencies. Therefore good communication skills and an understanding of the person’s situation is essential. The successful candidate will have a wide range of experience and knowledge within the social work field and it is essential that the post holder has experience of working with adults.
The post holder will be expected to have a good working knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly SSWBACT 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 and to be able to confidently apply this into practice. It is essential that the post holder has experience of working with people with mental disorders, particularly dementia type conditions.
The team operate in a person centred way to ensure that the person remains central to the process therefore the successful candidate would be expected to demonstrate this in their practices.
For further information please contact Team Manager Alison Reeve on 01978 298236 for informal discussion.
For an application pack, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre, Guildhall, Wrexham, LL11 1AY, by telephone on 01978 292012/ Text Relay 18001 01978 292012, email – hrservicecentre@wrexham.gov.uk or download and complete the PDF application form on the web page.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh.
Wrexham Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
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