It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the attached Person Specification, in order to secure an interview: How to apply - guidance for applicants | Torfaen County Borough CouncilWe are currently looking for a highly motivated dynamic individual to join Torfaen Social Care and Housing Adult Services in the Learning Disabilities Team. Our aim is to work proactively with individuals, to promote choice, control, positive risk taking in order to achieve positive outcomes.The successful candidate will be a qualified social worker keen to work in a way which focuses on ‘what matters’ to the individual and is able to form and develop relationships with individuals and carers to ensure that they are supported to achieve outcomes that matter to them.The successful individual will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team comprising social workers, community nurses, an OT, a psychiatrist and a psychologist.For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Jenny Stedman: [email protected] or Rachel Thomas: [email protected]This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.