Job Description
Registered Social Worker
Application Deadline: 3 September 2026
Department: Social Work
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Llanarth Court
Compensation: £32,700 - £38,600 / year
Priory Hospital Llanarth Court
Salary - £32,700 - £38,600 depending on experience
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Llanarth 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 needs
You 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 Karen Redding, Head of Therapy on 01873841285 / karenredding@priorygroup.com
What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role
Applicants must hold a Degree in Social Work and be currently registered with Social Work England, with completion of the ASYE or equivalent post-qualifying experience. 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.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- 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
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
