We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 24 months
Location: Tredomen House
Team: 16 Plus Team
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of £39,152 - £41,771 with an additional £3,551 annual market supplement, and offer access to training and development opportunities.
This post is a social work position within the 16plus team, with a specific role in supporting young people in care who are Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC).
The role will require you to support all looked after asylum seeking children aged 16 plus in making a successful transition to adulthood. In addition, the support will involve 18+ care leavers in their transition into adulthood and to prepare young people with the outcomes of their immigration status.
Within this role you will be required to provide a high-quality service in relation to all aspects of the assessment and care management process which meet the needs of unaccompanied asylum seeking children and care experienced young people.
For the role, we ask that you have:
* Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor.
* Excellent communication skills with children, young people, their families/carers and professionals.
* Experience of multi-agency working.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Williams on or email
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: £39,152.00-£41,771.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
Work Location: In person