Council's role for expert
A NEW consultant social worker post is being created by Neath Port Talbot Council.
The authority said the move was part of wider changes to social care practices across Wales.
It will appoint an expert social worker to support and guide staff working in community care.
Head of community care and housing Claire Marchant said: "We have identified issues in terms of making sure people are working in the most modern way.
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"We want them to work with individuals to progress and enable them, rather than just provide social work services."
Mrs Marchant said the post would be time-limited to 18 months and would be advertised internally.
Further talks with unions will also be held.
Comments
by sochat
Monday, September 10 2012, 6:13PM
“An internal appointment yet again,the last incumbent of the job
(head of childrens services)left under a cloud.She was also an internal appointment.This Council are great practicioners of nepotism.”
by weslangdon
Sunday, September 09 2012, 9:55AM
“The best solution for NPT Social Services is merger with Swansea but this is a better option than employing agency staff.”
by Stork
Saturday, September 08 2012, 12:05PM
“What a load of rubbish. Building bigger Empires again, while people continue to languish on the Social Services waiting list.”