Location: Ty Elai, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Client: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Recruitment Agency: Neway Recruitment
Contract Type: Agency Worker
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Rate: £33 per hour (PAYE)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (09:00 - 17:30)
Contract Duration: 22/09/2024 - ongoing
Job Description:
Neway Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and skilled Principal Social Worker to join the Enquiry and Assessment Team at Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. This role will involve providing high-quality social work interventions where complex assessments, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and champion best practices within the team.
Conduct complex assessments and provide interventions that promote positive outcomes for children, young people, and adults.
Offer professional leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members.
Participate in and influence strategic development and service improvements.
Deputize for the Team Practice & Performance Manager as needed.
Ensure effective communication with service users and their families, promoting their participation in decision-making processes.
Support the quality assurance framework, including conducting audits and ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures.
What We're Looking For:
A qualified social worker (MA/Degree in Social Work or equivalent).
Significant post-qualification experience, including experience at an Experienced Social Worker level.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures, the Social Services & Well-being Act (Wales) 2014, and relevant mental health legislation.
Experience in providing practice supervision and contributing to professional development.
A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary settings and collaborate with partner agencies.