Are you a passionate and innovative Social Worker eager to take your career to the next level? Look no further, as this job opportunity may be just what you are looking for.Join our dynamic and supportive team at Blaenau Gwent and help us achieve our mission of empowering citizens and their families to lead independent and fulfilling lives. As part of the Community Care Team East, you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of adults in need of support to remain in their own homes.As a Social Worker in our team, you will assess the needs of citizens and carers, you will plan, implement, review, and evaluate outcomes. Working for and with individuals, you will take care to understand their unique circumstances and priorities.By championing the principles of choice and control, you will support people to make their own decisions. Thanks to you, they will be empowered to have services organised and risks managed in ways that are right for them.To constantly maintain your professional standards as our service continues to develop, you will keep a keen eye on changing needs. From developing and reviewing support plans and provision, to enabling the creative use of resources including assistive technology, you will provide social care that is always fit for the individual.Your main purpose will be to work closely with individuals and their families, promoting their well-being and independence in line with best practice and the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. With the support of our inspiring team, you will be empowered to use your creativity and dedication to help individuals achieve their goals and reach their full potential.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including:A competitive salaryAccess to a generous pension schemeGenerous annual and special leave provisionsFlexible working arrangements, including the ability to work flexible hours and locations (where applicable)A wide range of family-friendly policies to support a healthy work-life balanceAn employee benefits scheme that provides access to discounts and offers at various companiesAccess to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeDiscounted gym membership at Aneurin Leisure TrustTraining and development opportunities to support your professional growth and career advancementExciting responsibilities await, such as:Conduct comprehensive social work assessments to gain a deep understanding of the individual's needs and create personalised care plans.Partner with individuals and their families to enhance their well-being and independence, leveraging your skills and knowledge to help them achieve their goals.Provide exceptional care planning and management services to service users and their families, ensuring their needs are fully met and they receive the highest quality of care.Skills & Qualifications:Registration with Social Care Wales to ensure the highest standards of professional practice.A diploma, degree or master's in Social Work that showcases your in-depth knowledge and expertise in the field.Experience of multi-disciplinary working to collaborate effectively with other professionals and deliver top-quality care to service users.Knowledge of the latest legislation, guidance and regulations in relation to Adult Services, enabling you to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices.If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and enhancing the lives of those in need, this is the job for you!Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement.This post requires a registration with Social Care Wales under the category of Social Care Managers / Social Workers and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with Social Care Wales can be found on the following website https://socialcare.walesFor information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Councils Pay Policy.Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The post holder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.We welcome applications in Welsh, please complete Welsh Job Application FormClosing Date:20/02/2025Interview Date: TBC