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- What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the roleApplicants must hold a Degree in Social Work and be currently registered with Social Care Wales (or equivalent). They should have experience managing a caseload independently and undertaking assessments, risk management, safeguarding enquiries, and care planning, as well as working with multi-agency partners. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and policy is required, along with the ability to manage complex cases under appropriate supervision. Candidates must also demonstrate strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills, alongside the ability to produce professional reports and maintain accurate records.
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Priory Hospital Llanarth CourtSalary - £32,700 - £38,600 depending on experienceFull Time - 37.5 hours per weekLlanarth Court has an opportunity for a Registered Social Worker to join our team. Llanarth Court is a specialist medium secure, low secure, and open rehabilitation psychiatric hospital. Located in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Llanarth Court offers convenient transport links and easy access to the A40 and A459. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
What you'll be doing
The Social Work role involves being part of a small team of Social Workers who have a key role in multidisciplinary teams. You will work alongside colleagues from psychiatry, psychology, nursing and occupational therapy to provide a package of care to patients with forensic and mental health needsYou will be responsible for identifying the social/non-medical needs for the patients and for ensuring those needs are met. This role includes detailed risk assessment & management, safeguarding responsibilities, liaison with families & community networks.You can find additional information in the attached job description.For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Anna Morgan, Head of Social Work on 01873 841210 / annamorgan@priorygroup.com or Vicki Collins, Senior Social Worker 01873 840555 / VickiCollins@priorygroup.com or Karen Redding, Head of Therapies 01873 840555
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
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This advert is for Registered Social Worker with Priory Healthcare in Abergavenny, Wales. It is listed as a Social worker role. The advertised salary is £32,700 - £38,600 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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