SOCIAL WORKER Localities

Job Description

About The ServiceWith effect from 1st April 2021, this role attracts a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent).(£34,577- £38,782)This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.The growing population in Cardiff and Cardiffs commitment to ensuringthat Children and their families receive only the best has led to opportunities becoming available within the three locality areas of the City.Cardiff are in the process of redesigning our services to follow the childs journey and creating locality teamsthat enable workers to link closely with communities and local services. These teams have been established in three areas of the city at St Mellons in the East, Fairwater in the North and Cardiff Bay in the South enabling staff to be based within the communitiesthat they serve.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 influenceon children 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 being one of the most vibrant and successful cities within the UK that puts Children first with the ambition of beinga lead force behind practice development in Wales we would be excited to hear from you.About the jobCardiff are moving towards locality based working, moving services into the communities with which they work. This is the first step of a move towards better-integratedpublic services, working more closely with partners within the community. We will be working jointly with partners to ensure citizens have access to all the services and opportunities available to them within their local community.Within the teams geographicalarea you will support children and young people through robust assessment, SMART planning and effective intervention to support them in achieving positive outcomes within their families and communities. Working within a restorative practice approach, you willwork in partnership with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties.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.What We Are Looking For From YouWe are looking for newly qualified Social Workers.The successful candidates must have robust safeguarding, child protectionexperience 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.Adegree in Social Work (or equivalent) is essential for this role, as well as excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports. You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills.AdditionalinformationWith effect from 1st April 2021, this role attracts a market supplement of £5,000 (full time equivalent).(£34,577- £38,782)This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.Please refer to job description and person specification when applying forthe above posts.These posts 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 possiblybe. Our services and schools 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. Thisis supported in the general 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 tothe current COVID -19 circumstances 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 fora discussion.AttachmentsJob Description and Person Specification