Care and Support Plan CASP Reviewing Officer

Job Description

Care and Support Plan (CASP) Reviewing OfficerAbout The ServiceCardiff Council are looking to recruit 2 experienced and permanent Social Workers to join our new and innovative team that will be independently reviewing Care and Support Plans for childrenand young people in Cardiff.You will be joining an enhanced and revised Reviewing Hub, sitting alongside experienced Child Protection Conference Chairs and Independent Reviewing Officers. The focus and ethos of the Care and Support Plan Reviewing Officers,will be to ensure children and young people have the best plans that promote their wellbeing and safety.Cardiff is committed to working in a strength based approach, utilising Signs of Safety. Knowledge and experience of this approach is essential, howevertraining will be provided.About the jobThe Care and Support Plan reviews are currently being undertaken remotely using Microsoft Teams. We are interested in recruiting a wide range of candidates and the reviews can be undertaken remotely. We would also welcomecandidates from other areas of the United Kingdom, with experience of Child In Need Reviews and will offer training in the context of Welsh legislation. The Care and Support Plan Reviewing Officer role will introduce independent reviewing to all children andyoung people subject to a Care and Support Plan. You will need to review and make recommendations utilising outcome based care planning approaches, which will impact and improve lives of children and young people. This will include knowing and recognisingwhere there are safeguarding concerns, or alternatively when non statutory services might better support a child or their family.As a Reviewing Officer there are opportunities to work flexibly in line with Cardiffs flexible working policy.What We Are LookingFor From YouThe main duties of the post holder will be to ensure you are focussed on the needs of children and ensuring they are addressed, minimising drift and checking the consistency of care planning and decision-making.You should be a registered experiencedSocial Worker, have experience of working with Care and Support plans as well as Child Protection. You should also be able to demonstrate skills in chairing and reviewing care plans. An ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines and timescalesis important. Good communication and organisational skills are also vital for this role.Additional informationFor an informal discussion about the role please contact Matt Osborne on telephone number .This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring ServiceEnhanced checks.Safeguarding, Child Protection and Care and Support Planning 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 toensuring 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 Counciland all schools.We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.Due to the current COVID -19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on avirtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact .uk for a discussion.Please note the Council does not accept CVs. When completing the supportinginformation section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:Important information you need read in order to complete your application:- Application Guidance Applying for jobs with us Behavioural Competency FrameworkAdditionalInformation:- Employee Charter Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Privacy NoticeAttachments Job Description and Person Specification