Social Worker

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP., To perform all the functions of the post in a manner consistent with current legislation and with current Social Services policies, standards and procedures as endorsed by the Senior Management Team. To take responsibility for all the functions of the post within the boundaries of delegated responsibility. To manage a caseload and associated administrative tasks in an efficient and effective manner. To act appropriately upon receiving referrals allocated by the team manager / senior social work practitioner. To engage and empower service users, their carers and their support networks and actively to elicit service user and carer feedback in order to ensure person centred interventions. To ensure that appropriate information is available for service users and carers To carry out assessments as appropriate, including carer assessments, within timescales and to contribute to or coordinate the construction of outcome focused care plans which are informed by best practice, guidance and an understanding of the organisational context. To attend court as and when required and to prepare and present any necessary reports. To work in partnership with other professionals e.g., Health, in order to provide appropriate and effective services for service users and carers. To provide written and verbal reports as required and to assist in assessing and monitoring the implementation of plans and outcomes for service users. To assist the team manager and senior practitioner in the development of best practice and ensure shared understanding of child protection within the team. To support the professional development of newly qualified social workers and undertake the workload management and practice assessment of social work students undertaking practice learning opportunities in the team. To participate in the planning and commissioning of service delivery as required and monitor and review service delivery. To promote the involvement of service users and carers in both care planning and service development. 1.15 To chair meetings as directed by the team manager. To assist in ensuring that there is a good understanding of practice and procedures regarding child protection in the Team Administration To have an understanding of and follow Social Services administrative procedures and processes To provide a quality standard of report and to maintain accurate case recording using the appropriate software as required Team Contribution To attend team meetings and undertake any necessary and appropriate team duties and activities To contribute to departmental projects as directed To participate in and contribute to team development initiatives To support the professional development of newly qualified social workers and social work students as appropriate Personal Contribution To be an effective role model for other members of staff Be committed to personal development and attend training as requested including any mandatory training identified for this post. General information: The post holder will be required to comply with organisation's policies and procedures. The organisation has a no smoking policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke on any of the organisation's premises nor in any vehicle used on organisation business. This Job Description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the job and will be subject review and amendment, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needs of the organisation.

• A qualified social worker (Degree or equivalent qualification)
• Registered with Social Worker England
• Enhanced DBS check, For this role you will be a practitioner with a professional social work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent and registered with the Care Council Wales (or able to transfer from HCPC or similarly recognised body)
  
  Newport City Council Childrens Services are seeking inspirational and dynamic social worker who are able to make positive contributions to transform the lives of the families we work with. You will work within a service focused on person-centred and strength based approaches committed to achieving Wellbeing outcomes that enable families to safely live together.
Newport is a great place to live and work being a geographically small City with a diverse population of which 35,000 are children and young people. Newport is situated on the M4 corridor and is located between Bristol and Cardiff with excellent transport links further afield. The strengths of working and living in Newport are that it is a growing city that is developing at a fast rate whilst still providing opportunity to access affordable housing, good schools and excellent community resources. Unique benefits are our effective Prevention and HUB services, the dedicated Mentoring and Consultation team, our partnership arrangement with Barnardo's to deliver joint interventions to families as well as comparatively low, stable, caseloads, regular individual and group supervision and the opportunities for excellent career development and training opportunities.

· Excellent competitive pay rate - paid weekly! · Excellent management structure with experienced leaders · Desirable location with excellent transport links · A stable and well-supported working environment Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
• Competitive Rates of pay
• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS completed.
• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area