At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and families in need, managing complex cases and assessments.
- Company: Join Powys County Council, a proud Disability Confident employer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and strong professional development support.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 44075 - 46142 £ per year.
An additional market supplement premium applies to this role – this will be discussed at interview.
The Care and Support team works with children, young people and their families when it has been identified they are in need of additional support and services. This may be children in need of care and support or protection plans, private Law proceedings, families in the Public Law Outline (PLO) process and initiating Care proceedings. The team is established with a supportive Team Manager and 2 Principal Social Workers, who will offer ongoing encouragement and guidance. The Senior Social Worker will work alongside the Social Workers, Newly Qualified Social Workers, Wellbeing Workers and team coordinators. We are committed to supporting professional development and career progression.
About you:
- Be motivated and determined to achieve successful outcomes for children and young people.
- Be confident in communicating with children, young people and their families whose needs may be complex.
- Possess a wide range of knowledge and skills to identify risks to children and help manage those risks; ensuring proportionate and timely intervention is provided and help to build family relationships and identify individuals support networks.
- Be competent in maintaining up to date records and report writing.
What you will do:
- Assess and manage risk in more complex cases, and support others to develop risk management skills.
- Attend and contribute to meetings as part of the care planning process, including Child Protection conferences, core groups and legal meetings.
- Complete assessments which will inform the plan for a child, this could include preparing statements and attending court.
- Show a commitment to providing a high standard of social work practice by meeting our statutory duties and following policy and procedure.
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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