Job Description
Job Title: Social Worker – Children’s Services (West Locality) Locations: Woodfieldside, Ty Gilfach, Ty Pontygwindy, Rhymney Responsible to: Team Manager Salary: £287.23 Per day UMBRELLA (£216.82 PAYE) Contract Type: Full Time - 37 Hours per week - Initially 3 months - potential to extend
Working on behalf of Caerphilly County Borough Council, we are looking for a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join their Children’s Services Team covering the West locality of Caerphilly County Borough. This is a rewarding frontline role working with children and families who require assessment, support, and protection. You will manage a varied caseload from initial assessment through to longer-term intervention, including child protection, looked after children, and court work. You will be part of a supportive team structure with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development.
The Role You will:
* Deliver high-quality assessments and care management for children and families requiring ongoing intervention
* Develop and review outcome-focused plans within statutory timescales
* Manage a caseload including short- and long-term work (Child in Need, Child Protection, CLA, Court)
* Participate in a duty rota and respond to new referrals
* Represent the service at Court and Panel meetings, including report writing and verbal evidence
* Work in partnership with education, health, police, and other agencies
* Maintain accurate and timely case records and data systems
* Contribute to service development and performance targets
* Demonstrate professional accountability for your practice with supervision and support
* Undertake flexible working, including occasional evenings and weekends
Fostering Team applicants (where applicable) will also support foster carer recruitment, assessment, supervision, and retention activity.
Essential Requirements
* Diploma or Degree in Social Work (or predecessor qualification)
* Registered (or eligible to register) with Social Care Wales
* Up-to-date knowledge of childcare legislation, policy, and safeguarding practice
* Experience working with children, young people, and families
* Experience of assessment and care planningAbility to identify and manage risk of significant harm
* Strong report writing and case recording skills
* Effective decision-making and time management skills
* Experience of multi-agency working
* Good IT skills
* Full UK Category B driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
* Willingness to work flexibly across the borough
Desirable
* Experience of child protection and care proceedings
* Evidence-based practice knowledge
* Presentation and training skills
* Welsh language skills
* Post-qualifying awards (e.g., Enabling Practice)
Safeguarding & Compliance - This post requires:
* Enhanced DBS check (Children’s barred list)
* Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding duties
* Commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice
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