Children's Social Worker
Location: Barry Docks, Barry, CF634RT
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 28.15 per hour
Job Ref: OR13021
Job Responsibilities
Join our Family Support Teams, which have expanded to meet growing demand. In this role, you will work with families on long-term plans, utilizing all parts of their networks to minimize risk to children and build resilience. Your responsibilities will include:
* Planning and reviewing care and support for children.
* Managing cases involving child protection plans or court proceedings.
* Helping families identify and achieve their goals.
* Working with a maximum of 20-22 children at any one time, depending on case complexity.
* Collaborating with family aides, social care officers, and business support staff.
* Traveling to the Vale as needed and being based in the Docks Office.
Person Specifications
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the following qualities and skills:
* Kindness and consistency in interactions with children, young people, and families.
* Ability to focus on the needs and goals of the families you work with.
* Capacity to manage a caseload effectively, maintaining high standards of care and support.
* Flexibility to travel as required and work from the designated office location.
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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £28.15 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Experience:
* Children's Social Worker : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person