Social Worker

Network Recruitment Wales are recruiting a Social Worker for a temporary placement with one of our clients. 

JOB PURPOSE
Managing a defined caseload, the Social Worker is responsible for working effectively with children, young people & families/carers to achieve positive change and improved outcomes. This includes enquiry, assessment, purposeful intervention through direct work and review in relation to Prevention, Child Protection, Children in Need and Children Looked After.


KEY RESULT AREAS

Assess, plan, review and provide support to a child, family or carer with complex family or social care needs, taking full account of appropriate legal frameworks, policy and guidance.

Work in partnership with children, young people and families/carers, building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making.

Manage a case load in an efficient and effective manner, seeking support and suggesting solutions for workload difficulties.

Maintain accurate, up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures.

Produce succinct, well-structured records and reports, clearly recording and reporting analysis and judgements

Prepare for, and participate in, planned work relating to court and court orders effectively and within appropriate timescales.

Professionally represent the Local Authority within court, multiagency meetings or information sharing events.

Pro-actively engage with colleagues and a range of organisations to identify, assess, plan for and support the needs of children, young people and families/carers in order to promote positive change and independence, whilst demonstrating confident and effective judgement about risk to children and young people.

Work as part of the team, supporting fellow workers and team manager in the implementation of care plans for families and this includes being part of the duty rota and team meetings.

Make pro-active use of supervision to support effective practice, reflection, and career development and to meet the objectives of Performance Development Reviews.

Ensure adherence to the Council Safeguarding policy and processes for children and adults at risk is part of daily practice. Knowledge of professional ‘duty to report’ and process when a child/adult at risk comes to their attention.




This job description sets out the main result areas of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot in themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
Qualifications
Qualified Social Worker (CSS; CQSW; Diploma in SW; SWD or equivalent)
Registration with CCW

Post qualifying training

Knowledge
Understanding of departmental policy and regulations in relation to protection of children and young people.
Knowledge of the legal and policy frameworks and guidance that inform and mandate social work practice in Children’s Social Care.
Knowledge of Wales safeguarding procedures and responsibilities as a professional.
Knowledge and understanding of the practice area relevant to the post, including critical awareness of current issues and evidence-based practice research.

Experience
Experience of working within relevant legislation.
Experience of managing competing demands of a caseload.
Able to demonstrate good IT skills including
Microsoft Office.
Experience of engaging with children and young people
Experience of court work, child-protection work and provision of complex care plans to assist children and young people in need.

Aptitude & Skills
Ability to analyse information quickly within a coherent framework.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a range of audiences including children, young people, parents and carers and professional colleagues.
Enthusiasm and commitment towards achieving positive outcomes for service users, families and/or carers.
A commitment to ensuring children and young people's participation in service planning and delivery.