Children Social Worker, Through Care 14+ (Grade 11)
Job Description
Job Title : Children Social Worker, Through Care 14+ (Grade 11)
Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Powys County Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £29.64
Main Purpose of Post:
Social Workers are one group of staff within the social care sector. It is principally through Social Workers that Local Authorities meet their statutory obligations under Child and Family Legislation, Mental Health Law and the NHS and Community Care Act and others.
The overall purpose of the Social Work role within Children’s Services is to assess, risk assess and provide a service to children and their families, where possible maintaining children in their families. In situations where risk cannot be managed, to develop plans which keep children safe and able to achieve their full potential. In doing this, the Social Worker must adhere to the relevant legislation and regulation, as well as Powys County Council Policies and Procedures.
Experience
⦁ Post qualifying experience.
⦁ Experience of undertaking assessments of needs and identifying risks.
Knowledge
⦁ Understanding of the needs of service users.
⦁ Knowledge of current legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to the post.
⦁ Knowledge of social care needs of children and families.
Registrations, Qualifications &Training
⦁ Appropriate social work qualification (i.e. Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).
Registration as Social Worker with CCW/HCPC.
Safeguarding Requirements
⦁ This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
Skills
⦁ Good communication skills, written and verbal.
⦁ Good IT skills.
⦁ Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a caseload.
⦁ Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and no-discriminatory practice.
⦁ Commitment to the principle of confidentiality.
⦁ Must have knowledge and commitment to the principles of social care as embodied in relevant legislation.