[Internal] Specialist Social Care Practitioner - Adults Continuing CareCouncil

INTERNAL JOB. This vacancy is only available to Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC) employees and agency workers currently engaged with TCBC.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated, dynamic individual to join our Adults and Communities Division. The Division provides a service to adults over the age of 18 or in transition to adulthood where they have an assessed eligible need for care and support through the application of the Social Care and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.

You will need an in-depth knowledge of and extensive experience in assessing individuals' needs, applying Continuing Health Criteria accordingly. The primary function of your role would be to support those adults with complex needs through the Continuing Care Process as well as training, coaching and mentoring other fellow Social Workers to do the same. 

You will need to forge strong links with Social Care and Health Colleagues alike, to produce positive and sustainable outcomes for those with Complex Needs. You will need to and be able to work autonomously in often stressful conditions. You will need the ability to present and analyse data.

• Do you have a passion for promoting the rights of adults with complex health needs?
• Do you enjoy learning, research, legislation and keeping your knowledge and expertise up to date so that you can share it and deliver training?
• Do you have leadership qualities?
• Do you have the skills to Mentor, Coach and “Walk Alongside” Practitioners to enable them to access advice and the level of service through the appropriate assessment and funding routes for the people with whom they work that have Complex Needs?
• Can you work with partners in Health, Education and third sector to achieve positive, equitable outcomes for adults?

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person. We are looking for someone with an aptitude to work across service areas and with partners, to achieve positive, equitable outcomes for adults with complex needs. The ability to work effectively with senior managers and teams across the service area of adults and communities.

For an informal discussion please contact Sam jones, Team Lead, Adults and Communities: [email protected]  

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registration with Social Care Wales is required for this position.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally. 

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.