About The Service
This role currently attracts a market supplement of £3,000 (full time equivalent), reviewed annually.
Cardiff Alcohol and Drug Team is located in Adult Social Services. The Team works collaboratively with a number of partner substance misuse agencies in the City both statutory and third sector.
The team is made up of Social Workers, and support workers. We undertake assessments with individuals who misuse substances: commission outcome-focussed care and support packages and undertake direct work with individuals. We are committed to Strengths-Based Social Work Practice and working collaboratively with individuals to reduce harmful substance misuse and maximise their independence.
This new and innovative post will lead on assessing those individuals being referred to CADT and the Vale Alcohol and Drug Team where it has been provisionally identified by other substance misuse services that the recommended service pathway to support them to achieve their identified outcome is to attend a specialist residential rehabilitation centre.
The postholder will be required to work across both Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan as the post is a new development being commissioned by the local Area Planning Board for substance misuse. The postholder will also be expected to collate information and benchmark with other areas what the expected need for such specialist treatment services is across the local area.
The team are committed to working in a Trauma –Enhanced way with individuals and you will be offered the opportunity to develop these skills alongside our Strengths-Based practice. The Team is committed to fostering a culture where employees are valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.
What we will offer you:
1. A service that values professional social workers and supports their practice.
2. An established approach to strength-based social work with mentor groups to encourage professional discussion and learning in a protected sessions.
3. An opportunity to train as part of the delivery of strength-based practice and mentorship.
4. Regular and quality supervision to support and sustain practitioners.
5. A proactive approach to quality assurance within the service, actively seeking to promote the excellent practice we see from our social workers.
6. A wide and extensive training programme with opportunities to train in specific areas and access to regular legal and practice updates.
7. Our systems and technology enable and promote agile and flexible working and Cardiff Council has a variety of supportive policies for its employees.
About the job
1. A service that values professional social workers and supports their practice.
2. An established approach to strength-based social work with mentor groups to encourage professional discussion and learning in a protected sessions.
3. An opportunity to train as part of the delivery of strength-based practice and mentorship.
4. Regular and quality supervision to support and sustain practitioners.
5. A proactive approach to quality assurance within the service, actively seeking to promote the excellent practice we see from our social workers.
6. A wide and extensive training programme with opportunities to train in specific areas and access to regular legal and practice updates.
7. Our systems and technology enable and promote agile and flexible working and Cardiff Council has a variety of supportive policies for its employees.
What We Are Looking For From You
1. Experience of working with individuals with substance misuse issues.
2. Commitment to excellent practice with individuals, families, Carers and Communities.
3. Assessment skills and a clear understanding of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014.
4. Confidence and knowledge in operating within the Mental Capacity Act legal framework.
5. Experience of supporting colleagues and/or students and a willingness to actively work in a supportive way in both teams and on a one to one basis.
6. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of citizens is an expectation of all who work in the service area.
7. The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.
Additional information
• If you would like to have a discussion about working in Cardiff Alcohol and Drug Team please contact Sally Davies,Team Manager on 02920788300 (I do not work on Fridays) or sallydavies@cardiff.gov.uk
• You are required to be registered with Social Care Wales.
• This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks and is suitable for post share.
This post is temporary until 31st March 2025.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.
The interview process for these roles will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process then please contact me on the email address above.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework
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• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
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