Job Description

We are working closely with a local authority in Pembrokeshire to assist with the appointment of a Social Worker, on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £29.14- £38.18 per hour

Summary:

The Social Worker – Assessment (Children) is responsible for delivering high-quality statutory social work services to children, young people, and families within Pembrokeshire County Council's Child Care Assessment Team (CCAT). Working under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and associated legislation, the postholder undertakes assessments, child protection investigations, court work, and care planning to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory social work assessments for children, young people, and families in accordance with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and associated legislation.
• Complete Child and Family Assessments within statutory and local performance timescales.
• Assess risks relating to abuse, neglect, exploitation, and significant harm, ensuring appropriate safeguarding actions are taken.
• Identify children's developmental needs, family strengths, and protective factors to inform evidence-based assessments and intervention plans.
• Develop and implement outcome-focused Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Plans in partnership with children, families, and professionals.
• Ensure compliance with statutory guidance, professional standards, Council policies, and Social Work England or Social Care Wales Codes of Professional Practice, as applicable.

Qualifications:

• Degree or recognised professional qualification in Social Work (BA, BSc, MA, or equivalent).

Essentials:

• Registration with Social Care Wales.
• Experience undertaking statutory children's social work within a local authority or equivalent safeguarding setting.
• Experience completing Child and Family Assessments, Child in Need assessments, and safeguarding assessments.
• Experience preparing high-quality reports, assessments, and court documentation.

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 opening 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. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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