About The Service
We are seeking a Principal Social Worker to join our growing service for children, young people and young adults with disabilities.
Benefits offered
Cardiff is frequently found at the top of lists of best cities in the UK to live in so come join us and see what we can offer.
- A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per year to a maximum of 32 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.
- Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you
- Hybrid working – supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home
- Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fundwhich is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.
This is just some of what Cardiff has to offer, take a look at our Social Work website for more information about all our benefits and hear from some of our social workers, talking about why cardiff is the place to be.
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About the job
Social workers within the CHAD team work collaboratively with colleagues across a range of agencies and council directorates from Health, Education, the voluntary sector and Adult Services. Mulit-disciplinary working is at the heart of what we do. The successful candidate will have experience of this. We are seeking a motivated, confident and experienced social worker to fulfil the role. We are looking for someone who feels passionate about supporting and safeguarding disabled children and their families.
The service is co-located within 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, however the service has a touch down point within Ty Gwyn School on the Western Learning Campus for the use of staff within the CHAD
What We Are Looking For From You
The successful candidate will offer case management supervision to grade 7 social workers including those in their first three years of practice who will carry varied caseloads of child protection, part IV care and support, Part VI looked after children. They will be responsible for monitoring the performance and development of social workers. They will have a limited caseload of their own.
A strong knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and confidence in decision-making are vital attributes. The successful candidate will work closely with the Team Manager(s).
The successful candidate will fulfil the role of Practice Lead, in implementing and sustaining the use of the Signs of Safety approach, which has been adopted by Cardiff children’s Services. This will involve supporting and encouraging the culture within the service as well as leading, teaching and modelling the approach. Full training will be available to assist with this.
The CHAD Team are committed to improving their services and those offered to the families we support. We seek creative solutions to meet the needs of disabled children, young people and their families. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about and capable of contributing to team, service and system development.
Additional information
With effect from 1st April 2022, this role attracts a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent). (£43,553 – £46,591) This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.
Please refer to job description and person specification when applying for the above posts.
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.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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.
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