Social Worker

4 weeks ago


Torfaen County Borough, United Kingdom Torfaen County Borough Council Full time

Job Purpose

  • To develop and deliver high quality social work services to Young Carers in line with statutory and service area requirements.
  • To promote the wellbeing of young carers.

As a Young Carers Social Worker you will:

  • Contribute to the service direction of the Torfaen Carers, involving carers and relevant agencies, partners and organisations.
  • Undertake Carers Assessments and Care and Support Plans to identify and respond to the needs of carers.
  • Promote general awareness of carers issues amongst a wide range of organisations across health and social care and to the general public, encourage and support multi-agency working, and identify and contribute to training on carer awareness for professionals.
  • Develop and support a network of local carers' groups to provide platforms for carers' views and identify gaps in service provision.
  • Support nd supervise the Young Carers Community Support Worker and associated casual workers.
  • Undertake other such related duties as may be required from the Director of Children & Family Services.
  • Accept that thias job description may periodically be subject to review.

In return:-

  • We will provide you with a supportive environment to develop your knowledge and skills. You will also receive regular supervision and have access to experienced practitioners in this field.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • To perform all functions of the post in compliance with legislation and within the policies, aims and guidelines of the department.
  • Prepare for, and work with individuals, families and others to assess their needs and circumstances.
  • Act appropriately upon receiving referrals/new cases, including reviewing case notes and other relevant material prior to making initial contact.
  • Work with the service user and others (family, carers, support groups and other professionals) as appropriate, to assess need and agree a course of action, using the approved model within the specialist area.
  • Develop care plans with service users and others to effectively meet identified needs in a positive and empowering way whilst maximising and working within the resource constraints of the service.
  • Be responsible for the coordination of groups and activities.
  • Promote effective inter-agency, multi-disciplinary and partnership working to provide a best practice service.
  • Plan, carry out, review and evaluate social work practice with individuals, families and others.
  • Ensure the implementation of agreed care/support plans in liaison with other agencies and service providers, regularly monitoring, reviewing and revising as appropriate.

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