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Employer: Carmarthenshire County Council
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: Carmarthen, Wales, United Kingdom
Salary: £40,444 – £48,738 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 11/10/2026, 23:55
Come and Join Carmarthenshire County Council
Temporary Social Worker – Community Mental Health Team (Carmarthen)
Fixed Term until July 2027
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Social Worker to join Carmarthenshire’s well-established Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) on a temporary basis until July 2027.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality mental health services across the Carmarthen area. The post is available as maternity leave cover and offers valuable experience for both experienced practitioners and those at the beginning of their social work career.
About the Role
Carmarthenshire County Council is looking for a registered Social Worker (Degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW) who is committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service. Experience of working with individuals with mental health needs and complex circumstances would be advantageous.
Carmarthenshire County Council welcomes applications from newly qualified Social Workers and is committed to supporting professional development. This post offers a unique opportunity to gain specialist experience within adult mental health services while developing your skills within a supportive and experienced team.
Carmarthenshire County Council also welcomes applications from colleagues within the Local Authority who may wish to undertake the role as a secondment opportunity. Social Workers interested in a secondment (subject to agreement from their line manager) are encouraged to apply.
The Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) qualification is desirable, and additional remuneration is available for those undertaking AMHP duties.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Manage a caseload of individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
- Act as a Care Coordinator under the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010.
- Undertake assessments and interventions in accordance with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
- Work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to promote recovery and independence.
- Deliver person-centred interventions that are guided by co-production principles and focused on understanding “what matters” to the individual.
You will possess strong assessment, care planning and review skills, alongside a commitment to partnership working and delivering positive outcomes for people who use Carmarthenshire County Council’s services.
If you are passionate about supporting people with mental health needs and would like to join a dedicated and experienced team, Carmarthenshire County Council would love to hear from you.
Informal Discussion
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
Carys Lewis-Thomas
Community Mental Health Team Manager
Email: clthomas@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01267 244300
Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework
- Progression beyond pay point £40,221, up to the maximum of £44,428 is subject to a progression panel assessment under the Authority’s ‘Social Work Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework’**
**Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework
The ‘Framework’ recognises Social Workers who have completed their consolidation programme, and who routinely undertake complex social work practice. It also recognises those Social Workers who undertake relevant post qualifying, CPD programmes and research, which could include being a Practice Educator who has 2nd and 3rd year Students, or an AMHP licenced and practicing within the Authority.
Job Description
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DBS Level
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.
Welsh Language Level – Verbal
Level 2 – You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
The Rewards
Carmarthenshire County Council is proud to offer a range of benefits to its staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
- Competitive salary
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Anonymous Recruitment
Carmarthenshire County Council adopts an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.
Carmarthenshire County Council is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows Carmarthenshire County Council to assess the impact its recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives the opportunity to improve them where possible.
Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Additional Information
Carmarthenshire County Council is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those it cares for and serves. Carmarthenshire County Council makes sure all staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, Carmarthenshire County Council has a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on the redeployment pool.
Right to Work Eligibility
Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.
All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.
Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship
Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system.
Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK.
Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.
Closing Date
Closing Date: 11/10/2026, 23:55
How to Apply
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