Social Worker
1 week ago
About Us
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is welcoming applications for its Fourteen Plus Team.
Following significant investment into Children and Young People Services, we have created a number of posts to add capacity and resilience across our teams. As a Social Worker in the Vale of Glamorgan you will have a manageable workload, excellent support and time to spend with children and young people.
You can expect warmth and high levels of support from a committed workforce and an Authority where wellbeing and development are central to our work. This is an excellent opportunity to put down roots in an Authority that has a proven track record for making a difference and excellent performance. Relationships are central to our work, and we promote strength-based practice in all we do.
View our dedicated Children Services Jobs page to read about the Vision, Teams and Employee Benefits.
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Ambitious
: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open
: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together
: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud
: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About The Role
Pay Details:
Grade 8, SCP 26 – 30, £37,280 - £40,777 p.a. / Grade 9, SCP 31 – 35 £41,771 - £46,142 p.a. / Salary on appointment will depend upon qualification and experience as determined by the appointing officer. There is no automatic progression from Grade 8 to Grade 9.
Hours of Work:
37 hours / Full time (unless otherwise discussed)
Main Place of Work:
Barry / Agile Working
About You
You will need:
- A recognised Degree/Diploma or equivalent qualification in Social Work i.e. Degree, DipSW, CQSW etc.
- Registration with Social Care Wales
- Experience of Social Work with children, young people and their families / carers.
- Experience of multi-agency working
- Knowledge of the principles of the Children Act, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act, guidance and national standards.
A little more information about the team:
Our Fourteen Plus Team support young people aged 14 and over who are looked after by the Local Authority, young people who are homeless aged between 16 and 17 years, all care leavers up to the age of 25 years and all Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children. The Team's commitment to engagement is promoting the increasing involvement of young people not only in their own lives but in improving services for others. In each of the teams, workers are able to be kind, consistent and focussed in their work with children, young people and their families / carers. Managers are readily available and staff wellbeing is a priority.
Additional information
DBS Check Required:
Enhanced & Barred Both
For Further Information or to express your interest in the role contact,
Ceri O'Dare, Team Manager using this form:
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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