About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our Permanence and Pathways Team.
The Permanence and Pathways Team manages the care and support for our children looked after and our care leavers, managing and implementing our statutory duties under Part 6 of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (2014) Wales. Applicants must be a strong and motivated practitioner and have the vision and drive to deliver a range of high-quality, cost-effective outcome focussed social care, to children and their families, thus paying particular attention to risks associated to the child and their family. Working with a wide variety of agencies and professionals the role requires commitment, flexibility and a thorough understanding of all relevant standards and the Social Services and Well Being Act (2014) Wales. The role demands the ability to build effective relationships with social services teams and forge strong collaborative partnerships with other agencies.
Contracted Hours: 37 hours per week (Full-Time)
 Key Responsibilities:
- To form, develop and maintain professional relationships with children and young people with disabilities and their families through direct casework, supervision, shared activity and counselling, in such a way that the child/young persons family’s needs are met.
- Â To provide a service, which meets primary needs, promotes development, and assists behavioural difficulties and vulnerabilities.
- To identify and assess risk of abuse, failure to protect, or harm to children.
- To advise senior managers as to any concerns in respect of children/young people with particular reference to there being at risk of abuse or harm.
- To identify, contribute to and suggest ideas for good practice and its development, and to take a lead in a special area of responsibility.
- To value, recognise and respect the diversity, expertise and experience of individuals, families and carers and enable them to make informed decisions and express their needs.
- To maximise the financial and material resources available to service users and carer(s) from all possible sources and ensure value for money care packages.
- If required, to give evidence in court in relation to care.
- To communicate effectively and in the best interests of the client in case conferences, planning meetings, discussions with clients/families, inter-agency personnel, team members and in staff supervision.
 Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker
- Registered with Social Care Wales
- It is essential that the post-holder has a high level of personal skills; and is able to deal with conflict, is able to negotiate. Good organisational skills are required. Commitment to joint working with Health and other partner agencies/colleagues. The post-holder will need to have the proven ability to think ahead and to identify potential problems and work out alternative approaches.
- Eligible to work in the UK
 Interested?
For more information on this role or to apply, get in touch with our vendor department who will arrange for a specialist consultant to get in contact with you:
 0203 906 8670