Department: Social Work
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Llanarth Court
Compensation: £32,700 - £38,600 / year
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.
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 Vicki Collins, Senior Social Worker 01873 840555 / VickiCollins@priorygroup.com or Karen Redding, Head of Therapies 01873 840555
Applicants 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.
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.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK.
We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible.
We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites.
We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.
With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.
Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.
