Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Job summary
The postholder will use exemplary social work knowledge and practice and be committed to undertake person centred work with individuals and families focussing on their strengths, interests and assets in accordance with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act (2014).
The postholder will be educated to a degree level with a qualification in social work. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will lead on the understanding and knowledge of the role of social work within Nephrology and Transplant Services.
To provide a highly specialised social work service underpinned by theory and experience, which includes assessment and psychosocial interventions with renal patients and their families. The service covers a large geographical area in addition to designated wards, outpatient’s clinics, transplant clinics and dialysis units.
This role will design, lead and deliver programmes designed to reduce the psychological impact of renal treatments and to promote adjustments, post treatments.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To be a champion of social care with comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory guidance.
To offer skilled and up to date professional advice and guidance to the renal community.
To undertake complex assessments and review, for people who may be high risk.
To undertake such reviews as part of an integrated assessment of people’s health and social needs particularly those with significant interpersonal, social, legal and/or environmental complexities.
To ensure that commissioned services allow choice to service users and carers, and focus on people living in the community with appropriate support and access to universal services.
To undertake regular risk assessments and ensure that vulnerable people are kept safe.
To promote safeguarding practice in line with policy and, as appropriate, in safeguarding investigations.
To advise colleagues about best practice in undertaking assessments of carers needs, including identifying contingency plans, and provision of support if appropriate.
To be skilled in partnership working and identify, develop and facilitate a wide range of recovery focused community services and ensure that colleagues within the region are aware of developments and best practice.
To ensure that service users and carers are involved so that we can learn from experiences and impact of our service delivery, and make improvements.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent
- Registration of General Social Care Council of Wales
- Significant post qualifying experience in social work
- Extensive experience of making ongoing assessment of frequently complex client needs and associate risks and demonstrates knowledge and understanding of wide range of resource options within budgetary framework/constraints
Desirable
- Appropriate experience within specialty and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant specialty
- High level work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach and attitude.
Desirable
Essential
- Ability to speak Welsh
Desirable
- Ability to analysis and present statistical evidence
Closing Date: 1 November 2026
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