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Position: Social Worker
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £39,152 up to £47,181*
Location: Llanelli
Employer: Carmarthenshire County Council
Application Deadline: August 5th 2026
Job Introduction
Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking a passionate and dynamic Social Worker to support older adults; adults with physical disabilities; adults with Dementia and the families / carers of these individuals.
We know that good Social Workers can make a difference to adults and families who need support, and we are committed to making sure our Social Workers have what they need to do their jobs well.
We have a vacancy for a Social Worker in our Intake Team based in Eastgate, Llanelli. This is an exciting time to join a supportive, progressive and forward-thinking authority that values the experience and skills that you have.
You will be a part of a supportive team, committed to delivering high quality Social Work services and a wider service working together to best support adults maintain their independence and families in their caring roles.
To be successful, you will have an appetite for promoting independence, know what good practice looks like and be experienced in delivering excellent outcomes and high-quality interventions for the citizen group and their families at the front door. Candidates should work well in a demanding work environment and be able to manage competing demands whilst working in partnership with citizens, their carer’s, and other professionals, you will manage a caseload and practice in a person centred and outcome focussed way. Undertaking assessments, producing, and reviewing care and support plans will be fundamental elements of your role.
You will have a social work qualification, be conversant with the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 as well as knowledge and experience pertaining to relevant social work legislation and statutory obligations, role and responsibilities.
As a newly qualified Social Worker, you will have the best start with dedicated support to grow into your social work career. We also recognise the immense value of experience and the complex work experienced Social Workers undertake. You will have the opportunity to progress in social work practice (outside of a management pathway) via our ‘Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework’. Successful progression offers the higher range salary reward.
In return, you can expect to be part of an Authority that is resourceful and resilient, committed to improvement and keen to embrace new ideas. Building on widely acknowledged strengths you will be supported by an able and committed team.
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction
- Regular professional supervision
- Agile /hybrid working
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g. cycle-to-work scheme
- Reimbursement of social work registration fees.
- Extensive training and support
The ability to travel within the county is essential.
For an informal discussion please contact Dawn George dsgeorge@carmarthenshire.gov.uk 01554 899474 or Adel Eaton Brown AEaton@carmarthenshire.gov.uk 01554 899474
Progression beyond pay point £42839, up to the maximum of £47181 is subject to a progression panel assessment under the Authority’s ‘Social Work Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework’**
**Experienced Practitioner Progression Framework
The ‘Framework’ recognises Social Workers who have completed their consolidation programme, and who routinely undertake complex social work practice. It also recognises those Social Workers who undertake relevant post qualifying, CPD programmes and research, which could include being a Practice Educator who has 2nd and 3rd year Students, or an AMHP licenced and practicing within the Authority.
Expected date of interview:
19 August 2026
DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
Welsh language level – verbal
Level 2 – You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date:
05/08/2026, 23:55
The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
- Competitive salary
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Anonymous Recruitment
We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.
We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.
All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.
Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK. Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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