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Senior Social Worker (Care and Support)
Powys County Council
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3.3
Powys
£22.84 - £23.91 an hour
Fixed term contract, Full-time

Job details

£22.84 - £23.91 an hour
Company pension, Car scheme
Fixed term contract, Full-time
Powys

Full job description

Join Our Care and Support South Team – 12-Month Pilot Opportunity
Are you passionate about shaping the future of care and support? We’re offering an exciting opportunity for practitioners to join our Care and Support South Team as part of a 12-month pilot programme designed to transform how we deliver services and respond to increasing demand.
This pilot will give practitioners the chance to:
  • Be Part of Service Development – Play a key role in creating and refining a new ‘Care and Support’ offer.
  • Work in a New Way – Embrace innovative approaches that prioritise quality and outcomes.
  • Enjoy Lower Caseloads – Benefit from proposed reduced caseloads, allowing more time to focus on high-quality social work practice.
  • Access Stronger Leadership Support – Work within a team with enhanced management and leadership presence to guide and mentor you.
  • Explore Career Progression – Two new roles will be created within the structure: Senior Social Worker and Principal Social Worker.
  • Make a Real Impact – Help shape strategies and practices that will influence long-term service delivery.
If you’re motivated, adaptable, and ready to embrace change, this is your chance to be part of something transformative.
Apply now and help us create a sustainable future for care and support

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
Emma Wright Team Manager or Kate Wilson Principal Social Worker
recruitment@powys.gov.uk

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check

Service: Children's Services

Salary: Grade 12 Point 33 to Point 35 £44,075 to £46,142 per annum £22.84 to £23.91 per hour An additional market supplement premium applies to Care & Support, Through Care and Assessment Teams – this will be discussed at interview

Please note that at this point, Powys County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

What we offer

    We will train you and develop your skills
    Flexible Working
    Guaranteed defined benefit Pension Scheme
    Learning and Development
    Lease Car Scheme
    Competitive Pay
    A Great Place to Live
    Powys County Council Reward Scheme
    Health and Well Being
    Salary Sacrifice Benefits

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