At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex cases of looked after children and ensure high-quality support.
- Company: Join a dedicated team within Powys Social Services, focused on child welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary with additional market supplement and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for coaching and mentoring within a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
- Qualifications: Recognised Social Work qualification and experience with looked after children.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
An additional market supplement premium applies to this role – this will be discussed at interview
About the role
As a Senior Social Worker in the Through Care (0-14) Team, you will manage a complex caseload of looked after children, ensuring they receive high-quality support, care and permanence planning.
Working within the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Signs of Safety framework, you will champion strengths based practice, support colleagues through sharing knowledge and expertise, and work alongside multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
About you
- Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and Social Care Wales registration.
- Be an experienced statutory social work practitioner with strong knowledge of looked after children, care planning and permanency planning.
- Be passionate about ensuring the voice of the child is at the centre of all assessment, planning and decision-making.
- Have experience of undertaking court work and preparing high-quality assessments, care plans and reports.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, carers and partner agencies.
- Be confident supporting and guiding colleagues, sharing best practice and contributing to a positive and reflective team culture.
What you will do
- Hold a caseload of Looked After Children, applying Signs of Safety principles to promote safety, stability and timely permanence.
- Complete high-quality assessments, care plans, reports and court statements to progress plans for children.
- Undertake direct work with children, families and carers to ensure their views and experiences inform planning and decision-making.
- Work collaboratively with health, education, CAMHS, police, advocates and other partner agencies to develop effective support and safety networks.
- Contribute to the development of colleagues through coaching, mentoring and sharing best practice.
- Support the Team Manager in maintaining high standards of practice, performance and outcomes for children.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact
- This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
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Senior Social Worker role in Powys employer: wecare.wales
As a Senior Social Worker in Powys, you will join a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises the well-being of children and families. The organisation offers competitive benefits, including an additional market supplement premium, and fosters a culture of continuous professional development through mentoring and knowledge sharing. With a strong commitment to the Signs of Safety framework, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside dedicated multi-agency partners.
