Job Description
DescriptionCaerphilly County Borough Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our 16 Plus Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with young people transitioning into adulthood, ensuring they receive the right support to achieve independence and stability.You will play a key role in supporting care-experienced young people, providing high-quality assessment, care planning, and intervention. The role involves working closely with multi-agency partners, advocating for young people, and ensuring they have access to education, training, housing, and emotional well-being support.Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality assessment and care management for young people requiring ongoing intervention.
* Review care plans within statutory timescales, ensuring they align with the young person's needs and aspirations.
* Work in partnership with education, housing, health, and support services to promote positive outcomes.
* Offer guidance and practical support to young people, empowering them to achieve independence.
* Represent the service at court hearings, panel meetings, and multi-agency forums.
* Ensure effective multi-disciplinary collaboration with partner agencies.
* Contribute to service development initiatives to enhance outcomes for young people.
* Manage your caseload with supervision and support, ensuring accountability in your practice.
Requirements
* Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales.
* Experience: Experience working with care-experienced young people, safeguarding, and care planning.
* Skills: Strong assessment, advocacy, and communication skills.
* Knowledge: A sound understanding of legislation, policies, and best practices related to looked-after children and care leavers.
* Other Requirements: Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-agency team and support young people through complex transitions.
Why Join Us?
* Work in a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to improving outcomes for young people.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* Be part of an organisation that values innovation, learning, and relationship-based practice.
* Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people as they transition into adulthood.
How to ApplyIf you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email me your CV – .ukIf this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.The benefits of working with SCS:
* A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
* Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
* An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
* Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
* Payroll service twice a week.
* Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
* Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
* Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
* DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.