Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Cardiff to assist with the appointment of a Social Worker, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £20.83 - £27.49 per hour

Summary:

The Social Worker (Grade 8) will provide specialist social work services within the Child Health & Disability Team (CHAD), supporting children and young people with disabilities, additional needs and complex health or social care requirements. The role involves working in partnership with children, families, carers and multi-agency professionals to assess individual needs, safeguard vulnerable children and promote their wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake comprehensive wellbeing assessments of children and young people with disabilities and additional support needs, identifying their care, health and social requirements.
• Complete child protection enquiries, safeguarding assessments and other statutory social work responsibilities in accordance with relevant legislation and procedures.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review individual care and support plans to ensure children's needs are effectively addressed.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of effective systems and procedures to improve service quality and outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Degree or Master's Degree in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) or an equivalent recognised social work qualification.
• Registration with Social Care Wales as a qualified social worker.

Essentials:

• Proven experience working as a qualified Social Worker within children's social care services.
• Previous experience working within a Child Health & Disability Team or a similar specialist children's disability service.
• Experience supporting children and young people with disabilities, complex needs and additional health or social care requirements.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating

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