About The Service
An exciting opportunity has become available for a qualified Social Worker to join the Fostering Service as an Assessment social worker.
This would include the completion of Special Guardianship assessments and Connected Person Assessments including conversion assessments for those carers pursuing a Special Guardianship arrangement.
This is an exciting time to join Cardiff, which is an Authority on the implementation journey that uses strengths based practice in their approach to working with children and their families.
Benefits offered
Cardiff is frequently found at the top of lists of best cities in the UK to live in so come join us and see what we can offer.
1. A generous annual leave entitlement starting at days per year to a maximum of days per year after years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of days.
2. Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you
3. Hybrid working – supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home
4. Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund, which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.
This is just some of what Cardiff has to offer, take a look at our Social Work website for more information about all our benefits and hear from some of our social workers, talking about why Cardiff is the place to be.
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About the job
The suitable applicant must demonstrate that they meet the requirements for a Grade assessment social worker in the Fostering team as described in the Job Description and Person Specification.
You will be responsible for assessing currently approved foster carers and explain the benefits and differences of becoming a Kinship foster carer or Special Guardian for the child(ren) in their care.
What We Are Looking For From You
5. A degree in Social Work (or equivalent) is essential for this role and you must be a Registered Social Worker, as well as excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports.
6. You will have working experience of working with Foster carers and/or Special Guardians and proven knowledge within the legislation and regulations that are relevant.
7. You will be a good team player, have excellent communication and organisation skills and have IT skills.
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