About The Service
We are seeking an experienced qualified Social Worker to join our developing services for children, young people and young adults with disabilities services.
With effect from 1st April 2023, these roles attract a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent). (£43,223 - £47,403). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.
The post will be based in Child Health and Disability (CHAD), Cardiff Childrens Services
Your role will include 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.
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 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 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 Fund, which 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.
About the job
You will be a qualified and experienced Social Worker within CHAD team working collaboratively with colleagues across a range of agencies and council directorates from Health, Education, the voluntary sector and Adult Services. You will be offered a unique opportunity to support children and young people with physical, sensory and learning needs who may require Care and Support plans; Transition planning; Child Protection plans; Looked After Children procedures; Court proceedings.
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, 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 teams
We are currently going through an exciting time within Cardiff Children’s Social Services building stronger relations with our locality teams and looking at alternative and new ways to best meet the needs of the children of Cardiff.
What We Are Looking For From You
It is essential that you are a qualified and experienced 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.
As a growing and developing team we are looking for a confident and committed individual who can think ‘outside the box’ and speak up for the needs of our children and families.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Eleanor Edmonds or Rhian Graham on Tel. 029 20 536400.
Additional information
With effect from 1st April 2023, these roles attract a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent). (£43,223 - £47,403). This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.
These posts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.
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.
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.
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.
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