Job Description
Overview
This post is based in the Family Support & Protection Team who are responsible for the assessment and planning for children, young people and their families who are considered to require Social Care involvement to ensure their health and wellbeing and protection from neglect and abuse.
You will be required to complete assessments and progress appropriate outcome focused plans to improve the welfare of children and young people within a time frame. In cases where it has not been possible to achieve this within the birth family, social workers will be responsible for preparation.
Responsibilities
* Possess a high quality of professional social work knowledge and skills.
* Have a good knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures relevant for working with children and families.
* Manage a caseload that includes complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of reports.
* Be confident in presenting information in formal meetings and at court.
* Work in a flexible and imaginative way to provide support and advice for children, young people, their families and carers.
* Complete quality assessments of individuals and families; analysing strengths and risks.
* Formulate plans to meet assessed needs and risks building on strengths of children, families and carers.
Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Experience
* A recognised Social Work qualification
* Knowledge of current relevant legislative framework and national policy
* A working knowledge of child development and protection theories, including attachment theory and the needs of Looked After Children/Children in Need/children in the Child Protection system
* Understanding and knowledge of adoption, fostering, disability, and children and families issues as appropriate to work setting
* Experience of writing and presenting formal reports, assessments and statements
* A current full driving license and access to a car
* Registered as a Social Worker with the Care Council for Wales.
Pay Rates
PAYEE - £30.49
Umbrella - £38.43
Location - County Hall, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP151GA