About Us The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Social Services seeks to put people at the heart of their own care, no matter why they need social care support. We want to offer people the right help at the right time to help them be happy, safe and have the best opportunities in life. Within the Vale of Glamorgan practitioners are able to make a real difference. We are resourceful and resilient, committed to development and keen to embrace new ideas. Building on widely acknowledged strengths, you will be supported by an able and committed team who have a proven capacity for good service delivery. A Social Care Officer position is available in: 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. 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 6, SCP 14-19 (£28,624 - £31,067) p.a. Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours, 52 Weeks, Monday – Thursday 8.30 – 5.00, Friday 8.30 – 4.30 Main Place of Work: Docks Office/Agile working Description: As a Social Care Officer you will support vulnerable children, young people and their families/carers, in line with the relevant legislation, guidance, regulations and national standards. You will work independently, and as part of a multi agency team, and you will be confident in assessing, and working with children, young people and families to enable them to achieve the outcomes that they want to. About You You will need: Experience of working with children, young people and their families. Experience of working in a team. Experience of collating information and providing reports. Knowledge and understanding of the needs of vulnerable children. Knowledge of child development. Knowledge of different methods of engaging with children and young people. Additional information DBS Check Required: Enhanced & Barred Both For Further Information, contact: Ceri O’Dare – Team Manager / 01446 725 202 Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.