View Vacancy -- Social Work Practitioner EDT
1 x 37 hours & 1 x 18.5 hours
Based in MASH - Pontypridd Police Station
The RCT Emergency Duty Team provides an emergency generic social work service that covers RCT, Bridgend and Merthyr. We are currently looking for experienced Social Work Practitioners to join our team, to work on a full time or part time basis either on call or office based, demonstrating appropriate aptitude and skills to work as part of a fixed rota, providing an emergency and out of hours social work response to vulnerable children and adults.
We are looking for applicants with sharp assessment and analytical skills who are able to make sound risk assessments and decisions in a crisis. You will work as part of our busy team and will possess the ability to work with others such as Police and Health professionals.
It is essential that you possess the relevant Social Work Qualification and are registered with the Care Council for Wales. The possession of the Approved Mental Health Practitioner Award (AMHP) is highly desirable. This post pays a supplement for the AMHP qualification and for working unsocial hours (after 10pm).
Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory clearance of non-police personnel vetting level 3.
For further information please contact Rob Hibbert, Team Manager on (01443) 742922 or 07880 044499.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
This opportunity is closed to applications.