We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to earn while you learn and achieve a professional qualification in social work. We are recruiting two Trainee Social Workers on a fixed-term, traineeship for 3 years. Upon successful completion of the traineeship you will be eligible to apply for qualified Social Worker positions within Ceredigion County Council.
It’s an exciting time to join Porth Ceredigion, our delivery model for social care services. We are implementing a transformational agenda which integrates our services and you will work with children, young people and adults on a through age basis.
Hosted by a team within our integrated social care delivery model and under the supervision of qualified and experienced social workers you will learn to undertake social work tasks. Alongside this you will be sponsored to undertake a degree in social work through our partnership with the Open University in Wales.
Post qualifying you will be expected to remain in employment with Ceredigion County Council for a minimum of three years, in return you will receive:
For more information please see the folllowing documents and visit the Open University website.
Recruitment Process:
Applications will be shortlisted and successful applicants will be invited to:
Stage One:
Applicants successful at stage one will be invited to Stage Two:
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
Safeguarding and protecting adults at risk and children are key priorities for us. We aim to support adults at risk, children and young people to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We acknowledge their right to protection and will take action to safeguard their welfare. Each member of staff and volunteer is expected to share this commitment, and we will require an Enhanced Check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly CRB before appointing to this post.