Locality Social Worker Maternity Cover

Job Description

Locality Social Worker (Maternity Cover)About The ServiceCardiff benefits from being the capital of Wales and is a growing city with a diverse population. The children of Cardiff need social workers who can respond to the diversity of needs and experienceswhich in turn offers social workers the opportunity to develop expertise and to lead practice within Wales.Cardiff offers the opportunity to grow and develop through high quality training, regular and effective supervision, and a wide variety of opportunitiesto pursue career development, for example just this year we have 10 internal employees progress to a higher positions within our Social Work teams.We have resigned our services to follow the childs journey and created locality teams that enable workers tolink closely with communities and local services. There is a healthy culture of learning, support and family across our amazing social work teams.This is an exciting opportunity to join the service which puts the individual at the heart of our work. The teamswork from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families. We have a diverse variety of casework, individual, dedicated and regular senior management support alongside progression opportunities for the successfulcandidates.Cardiff is one of the fastest growing cities in Britain, committed to becoming a Child Friendly City that places the rights of children and young people at the head of our policies and strategies. Parents have the most significant influence onchildren and on their future lives. It is our belief that outcomes for children are best when they are supported to grow and achieve within their own families. This belief has driven the Think Family approach which looks at the family as a whole and co-ordinatessupport across the public services, tailored to each familys needs and strengths. If you are interested in being part of Cardiffs journey to becoming one of the most vibrant and successful cities within the UK that puts Children first with the ambition ofbeing a lead force behind practice development in Wales we would be excited to hear from you.About the jobBenefits offeredCardiff is frequently found at the top of lists of best cities in the UK to live in so come join us and see what we can offer. A generousannual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per year to a maximum of 32 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days. Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work toa schedule that suits you Hybrid working - supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offeringa reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind. Average case load of 20This is just some of what Cardiff has to offer, take a look at our Social Work website for more information about all our benefits and hear from some of our social workers,talking about why Cardiff is the place to be.Cardiff Safeguarding and Children looked after teams are now based in 3 localities across the city at St Mellons in the East, Fairwater in the North and Cardiff Bay in the South enabling staff to be based withinthe communities that they serve. Within the teams geographical area you will support children and young people through robust assessment, outcome focused planning and effective intervention to support them in achieving positive outcomes within their familiesand communities. Working within a restorative practice approach, you will work in partnership with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties.What We Are Looking For From YouWe arelooking for experienced Social Workers. The successful candidates must have robust safeguarding, child protection experience and be confident with court proceedings. As a child protection social worker, you must be flexible and able to work under pressure.Due to the nature of the role candidates must have front line post qualifying experience in child protection services. A degree in Social Work is essential for this role, as well as excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records andreports. You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills.We are also advertising for Grade 7 Social Workers. Although you are applying for this role we will also consider you for the Grade 7 post and the linkedsalary should we consider, through the interview process, your skills and experience more suited to that role.Additional informationWith effect from 1st April 2021, this role attracts a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent). (£38,782- £42, 890)This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.This post is temporary until 31st March 2023 to cover maternity leave for the substantive post holder.Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior toapplication using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body. Theseposts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.Safeguarding and Child Protection 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 andschools are committed to ensuring 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 thegeneral ethos of the Council and all schools.This vacancy is suitable for post share.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 -19circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual 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.AttachmentsJob Description and Person Specification