Social Worker - Children Services

The Intake Team incorporates our front door, and completes a range of assessments, conducts section 47 enquiries and establishes whether longer term plans are needed for families. They also are involved in issuing court proceedings where needed, and get involved in private law work. Families will also be transferred to our family support teams if intervention is longer than 3 months This is a fast paced team where every day is different.

We have two Family Support Teams, where workers form longer term relationships with families to help them achieve what they want to. They help families in a purposeful way and manage risk confidently. These teams work with families on a long term plan, looking to utilise all parts of their networks to minimise risk to children and build resilience. They are involved in all aspects of work, including planning and review for children receiving care and support as well as those subject of a child protection plan, or until court proceedings conclude. Work in this team is about helping people work out what matters to them and then helping them achieve their goals.

Workers in the Vale of Glamorgan are able to be kind, consistent and focussed in their work with children, young people and families making a real difference to children and families when circumstances are challenging. Managers are readily available and staff wellbeing is a priority.

You can expect warmth and high levels of support from a committed workforce and an Authority where wellbeing and development are central to our work.

In return, in joining our expanded service, you can expect to be part of an Authority that is resourceful and resilient, committed to improvement and keen to embrace new ideas. Building on widely acknowledged strengths, you will be supported by an able and committed team who have a proven capacity for good service delivery. Support, warmth and opportunities to develop will be central to our offer to you.

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/our_council/jobs/Children-Services-Jobs/Children-Services-Jobs.aspx

About the role
You will need:

· A recognised Degree/Diploma or equivalent qualification in Social Work i.e. Degree, DipSW, CQSW etc.

· Registration with the Care Council

· Experience of Social Work with children, young people with complex needs and their families.

· Experience of Multi-Agency working

· Knowledge of Principles of the Children Act, Child care legislation, guidance and national standards., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Following significant investment into our Intake Team, and Family Support Teams we are seeking to add capacity and build resilience and stability. As a Social Worker in the Vale of Glamorgan you will have a manageable workload, excellent support and time to spend with children and young people.

We are also developing our services to support our bespoke strength-based approach 'Building on Strengths. This approach recognises the expertise of our children, families and workers, and puts relationships at the heart of everything we do. Now is an exciting time to join the Vale.

Pay Details: Grade 8, SCP 26 - 30 £34,834 - £38,223 p.a. + £5000 enhancement/ Grade 9, SCP 31 - 35 £39,186 - £43,421 p.a. +£5000 enhancement

Salary on appointment will depend upon qualification and experience as determined by the appointing officer. There is no automatic progression from Grade 8 to Grade 9

Hours of Work: 37 hours / Full time (unless otherwise discussed)