Social Worker 1 or 2 (Temporary) - East Integrated Community Network T

37 hours per week

Temporary for up to 2 years

This is an exciting time to join our integrated community network. We are seeking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic full time temporary social worker with the East Integrated Community Network to cover a secondment. The network consists of social workers, district nurses and occupational therapists working with third sector partner agencies to assess and support the needs of adults and physically disabled people affected by long term complex and adverse conditions as well as their carers and families.

Using a strength based outcome focused model of social work, the team supports disabled and vulnerable adults and their carers to achieve positive outcomes within their lives and encourage wider inclusion in local communities. Maximising an individual's emotional wellbeing is seen as key in effective social work practice.

We are keen to continue to develop innovative approaches to social work practice. We work closely with GPs and other cluster partners and utilise the anticipatory care model to prevent unneccesary admissions to hospital and care homes as part of our role to maximise the independence and choice. The continued development of this dynamic service model will require work on widening partnership opportunities with statutory partners; the third sector and with individuals from the community.

We are particularly looking for someone who is interested in community work. We are keen to develop community groups and services in the Eastern area of Bridgend. Excitingly, we are currently in the process of building dementia friendly communities in Bridgend and we would like our new colleague to take an important role in this.

If you would like more information or an informal conversation regarding this post please contact Chris Lloyd - Assistant Manager (Social Work) on or Jason Howells - Integrated Community Network Manager on .

Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant.

Closing Date: Wednesday 30th January 2019

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