About The Service
With effect from 1st April 2021, this role attracts a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent).
(£34,577 – £38,782)
This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.
The post will be based in Child Health and Disability (CHAD), Cardiff Childrens Services.
Adopting a signs of safety approach, your ongoing case management and risk monitoring will include undertaking of a variety of assessments and the implementation and review of care and support plans - as underpinned by the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
About the job
As a newly or recently qualified Social worker within CHAD team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across a range of agencies and council directorates from Health, Education, the voluntary sector and Adult Services. This post offers a unique opportunity to support children and young people with physical and learning needs who may require Care and Support plans; Transition planning; Child Protection plans; Looked After Children procedures; Court proceedings in a supportive and learning environment for newly and recently qualified Social Workers.
Alongside regular supervision and peer meetings you will have the opportunity to attend a variety of training courses and practice enhancement to build on your portfolio of continual professional development.
The service is co-located with Targeted Services case management teams within County Hall, with agile working in place to support staff to work independently across the city. There are a number of touch down points across the city, for the use of staff within the CHAD teams
What We Are Looking For From You
It is essential that you are a newly and recently qualified Social Worker registered or eligible for registration with Social Care Wales. You will be committed to the work of children with disabilities in a team focused supportive learning environment.
Additional information
With effect from 1st April 2021, this role attracts a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent).
(£34,577 – £38,782)
This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Lisa Lewis or Amy Reed on Tel. 029 20 536400.
These posts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
These vacancies are suitable for post share.
Due to the current COVID -19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact Laura.white3@cardiff.gov.uk for a discussion.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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