Job Details
Job reference REQ05713 | Date posted 10/07/2026 | Application closing date 22/07/2026 | Location Port Talbot Hospital | Salary GR8 SCP 26 £37,280.00 to SCP 30 £40,777.00 per annum | Package Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities | Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time | Job category/type Social Care
Overview
The role has become available to join a committed and motivated Patient Flow Team who work hard to deliver excellent standards in a positive working environment. The Hospital Team works in partnership with individuals to identify what matters to them, including undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments, Continuing Health Care Assessments, and leading Best Interest Meetings to ensure people have a safe and timely discharge from hospital.
We work alongside a range of professionals within the teams, including colleagues from the health board, therapies and external providers. It is an exciting time to join adult social care with friendly, experienced and supportive colleagues who are dedicated to providing a service that puts citizens at centre of our work.
Responsibilities
- Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments, Continuing Health Care Assessments and lead Best Interest Meetings.
- Ensure patients have a safe and timely discharge from hospital.
- Work collaboratively with professionals within the health board, therapies and external providers.
Qualifications
- Social work qualified and professionally registered with Social Care Wales.
- Knowledge and working practice of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, including outcome‑focused assessment and care planning.
- Knowledge and working practice of Continuing Health Care, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
What We Can Offer You
An engaging welcome into the team with support and guidance from peers, colleagues and management when you commence your new role, which will continue throughout your career within Social Work at NPT Council.
Meet & Greets with the team are available prior to interview to give you an opportunity to find out more about the hub, services and what it is like working within the team on a daily basis.
There are opportunities for more experienced social workers, such as training to become an AMHP or Practice Educator, and enrolment on management and leadership training courses. NPT Council invests in their staff, providing support for your development.
Additional Information
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Welsh Language skills are not required.
Neath Port Talbot Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and ensuring the safety and protection of all adults and children.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
Legal Statement
All qualified candidates will be considered for employment on the basis of merit, without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
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