Position: Qualified Social Worker – Adult Services

Client: Newport City Council

Location: Civic Centre, Godfrey Road, Newport, South Wales, NP20 4UR (On-site / Community)

Contract Type: Temporary (24-Week project-based assignment)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Target Start Date: 06 July 2026

Project/Cost Code: Pathways of Care Delays

💰 Pay Rates:

PAYE: £20.98 per hour

🌟 About the Role

Are you a dedicated, qualified Social Worker passionate about supporting adults to live independent, fulfilling lives?

We are seeking an experienced Adult Services Social Worker (Grade 9) to join Newport City Council for a rewarding 24-week project focused on Pathways of Care Delays. Operating out of the civic hub in Newport, you will step into a vital role addressing local community needs, managing a varied caseload, and facilitating seamless transitions for individuals navigating complex care systems.

This position requires a strengths-based, person-centred approach to help individuals and their carers achieve positive, long-term outcomes.

📋 Key Responsibilities

Assessments & Reviews: Conduct thorough strengths-based and person-centred assessments and reviews, specifically tailored for adults with learning disabilities.
Pathway Management: Deliver high-quality care coordination across fast-paced settings, including front-door services, community care, or complex hospital discharge pathways.
Caseload & Risk Management: Confidently navigate complex cases and manage risk, balancing competing demands within a structured, analytical framework.
Safeguarding: Ensure all practice aligns with departmental policies and strict statutory regulations surrounding the protection of vulnerable adults.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner effectively with a wide range of external stakeholders, families, health professionals, and council colleagues to deliver integrated care.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure all records are managed securely under strict principles of data confidentiality and legislative compliance.

👤 What You Will Need (Person Specification)

Qualifications & Compliance:

Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent.
Professional Registration: Active registration with Social Care Wales (or Social Work England with eligibility to practice in Wales).
Safeguarding: This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Knowledge & Experience:

Proven experience in assessing and reviewing adults with learning disabilities.
A strong, demonstrable understanding of strengths-based and person-centred care models.
In-depth, working knowledge of relevant legal frameworks, such as the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
Experience working efficiently under pressure in fast-paced environments (e.g., Hospital Discharge, Front Door, or Crisis Teams).
Strong IT proficiency, specifically with Windows and Microsoft Office packages, to manage case documentation swiftly.

Key Skills:

Ability to process and analyse complex information quickly and effectively.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, when engaging with multi-disciplinary teams and service users.
A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development for yourself and the wider team.

🤝 Why Work With Us?

As your supportive partner agency, we act as a bridge to ensure your recruitment and compliance journey is smooth, efficient, and reliable. We provide dedicated assistance from application through to your weekly payroll processing, allowing you to focus completely on making a tangible difference in the Newport community.