Professional Lead for Social Work
Powys Teaching Health Board
Brecon, LD3 0LUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,379 to £65,723
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
28 days leftJob description
Powys Teaching Health Board's Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and CAMHS Services are an ambitious, values-led services committed to delivering ou...
We are looking for a highly motivated and accomplished candidate who can provide visible professional leadership and expert advice across the organisation. You will be a passionate advocate for social work, committed to tackling health inequalities, addressing the impact of societal disadvantage and ensuring that the voices, rights and experiences of individuals and families remain at the heart of everything we do.
If you are an innovative leader with a commitment to excellence, professional integrity and social justice, and are ready to shape the future of social work within Powys, we would love to hear from you.
- Stronger opening that sells Powys and the service.
- Positions the role as a strategic leadership opportunity, not merely a governance function.
- Emphasises human rights, social justice and reducing inequalities.
- Highlights social work's distinctive contribution to health services.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional Social Work qualification: CQSW; Dip. SW; Social Work Degree
- Current registration with Social Care Wales or equivalent Social Work body. Be prepared to register with Social Care Wales as a legal requirement if appointed
- Evidence of Post qualifying training and Learning (PTRL) such as Practice Educator Award for Social Work
- MSc Social Work or equivalent relevant subject level of study or equivalent experience
- Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) award
Desirable: - Management or Leadership qualification: CMS, DMS; ILM or equivalent experience; - Have a basic knowledge of project management processes and techniques
Experience
Essential
- Mental health practice at a senior level; case load supervision, staff recruitment, education, development and appraisal; management of conduct and capability concerns; service development projects; practice improvement initiatives
- Managing electronic record keeping platforms, clinical applications and collaborative digital working tools
- Reflect on and critically appraise own and others performance and use information to develop new methods of working
- Practice experience of the Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) role
- Significant applied knowledge of the application of the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2009), Mental Health (Wales) Measure (2010) and the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act, (2016) to support practitioners and leaders to maintain and develop the relevant legal literacy in their service area
Desirable: - Experience of staffing and decision-making on an Out of Hours/On-call basis in a health or social care service context
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate situations where effective, compassionate leadership and management skills have been used
- Demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with challenging situations
- Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups
- Formulate and analyse professional and ethical issues
- Detailed knowledge and application of principles of governance
- Application of Health, Safety, and Risk Management policies and processes
Desirable: - Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Proficient keyboard skills and the practical application of a range of system such as Microsoft Word, Teams etc
- Ability to work under pressure
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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