About The Service
Cardiff Council are recruiting for an exciting new role to take forward our new approach to working with young people at risk of exploitation. This role will include the implementation of the missing strategy, offering consultations to social work staff and embedding the Return to Home interview process.
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.
Cardiff is one of the fastest growing cities in Britain, committed to becoming a ‘Child Friendly City’ that places the rights of children and young people at the head of our policies and strategies. Parents have the most significant influence on children and on their future lives. It is our belief that outcomes for children are best when they are supported to grow and achieve within their own families. This belief has driven the ‘Think Family’ approach which looks at the family as a whole and co-ordinates support across the public services, tailored to each family’s needs and strengths.
If you are interested in being part of Cardiff’s journey to being one of the most vibrant and successful cities within the UK that puts Children first with the ambition of being a lead force behind practice development in Wales we would be excited to hear from you.
This is an exciting time to join Cardiff, which is an Authority on the implementation journey that uses the Signs of Safety approach to focus on the support of our Children. We believe that children, young people and their families should have the right type of support at the time they need it.
About the job
We are looking for an experienced practitioner to be part of the Child Exploitation team, based within our newly created Interventions Hub
Come join us and be part of a newly established team who focus on interventions linked to exploitation and assisting Social Work teams with identification and responding to contextual risk. This team will be key in driving forward the SAFE (Safeguarding Adolescents from Exploitation) framework across the Local Authority
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape practice and performance in the team around exploitation and missing, you will link closely with practitioners and professionals across multi-agency networks to improve the partnership approach to contextual safeguarding
What We Are Looking For From You
Within the team you will take the role of Missing Persons Co-ordinator, embedding the Missing strategy and the Return to Home Interview process. You will work alongside the SAFE Manager to help in the development of the SAFE framework.
You will carry out consultations with social workers and strive for best practice when working with children at risk of contextual harm
You will need to be a registered Social Worker, have excellent skills in risk assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports. Being a good team player with excellent communication and organisation skills is vital for this role.
Additional information
Please email RecruitMe@cardiff.gov.uk to arrange for an informal discussion with a Team Manager.
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.
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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