About The Service
As a Directorate, we recognise that social workers are skilled professionals who make a real and material difference to people’s lives every day. We want to develop our services and strengthen our approach to social work practice in Cardiff.
This post is an exciting opportunity to be part of the delivery of services for young people with care and support needs accessing Homelessness Services. The post is managed by the Adult Services Team Manager responsible for Transitions for Young People who are Looked After and will work alongside colleagues in both Adult Services, Specialist Support Services Team and the Homelessness Multi-Disciplinary Team. We are committed to Strengths-Based Social Work Practice, working collaboratively with individuals to maximise their independence and to working in a Trauma –Enhanced way. We are committed to fostering a culture where employees are valued, supported and encouraged to reach their full potential.
What we will offer you:
1. A service that values professional social workers and supports their practice.
2. An established approach to strength-based social work with mentor groups to encourage professional discussion and learning in protected sessions.
3. An opportunity to train as part of the delivery of strength-based practice and mentorship.
4. Regular and quality supervision to support and sustain practitioners.
5. A proactive approach to quality assurance within the service, actively seeking to promote the excellent practice we see from our social workers.
6. A wide and extensive training programme with opportunities to train in specific areas and access to regular legal and practice updates.
7. Our systems and technology enable and promote agile and flexible working and Cardiff Council has a variety of supportive policies for its employees.
About the job
The role requires that you are a Registered Social Worker with Social Care Wales. You will be undertaking assessments with young people with care and support needs moving into adult social care and Homelessness provision. This will require close multi- agency and multi-professional working with colleagues from Adult Services, Children’s Services and Homelessness as well as other agencies and colleagues. You will be required to commission outcome-focussed care and support packages and undertake direct work with individuals.
You will be required to work in a strengths-based manner with young adults supporting them to maximise their independence. You will be required to work within the Social Services and WellBeing Act (Wales) 2014 Legislation and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. You will be required to prepare for and attend meetings where decision-making is required.
What We Are Looking For From You
• Experience of working with children or young adults with complex needs.
• Commitment to excellent practice with individuals, families, Carers and Communities.
• Assessment skills and a clear understanding of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (Wales) 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 Legislation and Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
• Excellent communication skills both written, verbal and non-verbal and the ability to engage positively with young people with care and support needs.
• A commitment to partnership working and multi-professional working to promote good outcomes for all young adults.
• A commitment to working in a Strengths-Based way with individuals.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of citizens is an expectation of all who work in the service area.
• The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.
Additional information
This role currently attracts a market supplement of £3,000 (full time equivalent), reviewed annually.
This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check and is suitable for post share.
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.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
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 then please contact me on the email address below.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework
Additional Information:-
• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice
If you would like to discuss this role please contact Sally Davies, Service Manager, on 02920788300 (Mon-Thurs) or sallydavies@cardiff.gov.uk
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