About us
Would you like to be part of delivering services for children and families that
are flexible, focused on need and readily available when families need them?
We are now seeking a full time Social Worker to with the expertise and skills
to deliver great practice in our Intake Team. You will complete a range of
assessments, conduct section 47 enquiries and establish whether longer term
plans are needed by families. You will also issue court proceedings where
needed, and get involved in private law work. This is a fast paced team where
every day is different
This is an exciting time to join the Vale of Glamorgan Children and Young
People Services as we have expanded our workforce to meet demand, and to
ensure workloads are manageable so we can deliver meaningful, purposeful
services.
Our workers say the Vale:
• ‘Lets you be yourself’,
• Has ‘approachable managers at all levels’ and
• ‘Cares about people’
Support, warmth and opportunities to develop will be central to our offer to
you.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 8, SCP 26 – 30 £37,280 - £40,777 p.a (pro rata). +
£5000 enhancement/ Grade 9, SCP 31 – 35 - £41,771 - £46,142 p.a (pro
rata) + £5000 enhancementSalary on appointment will depend upon qualification and experience
as determined by the appointing officer. There is no automatic
progression from Grade 8 to Grade 9
Hours of Work: 37 hours / Full time (mutually beneficial work patternscan be agreed)
Main Place of Work: Docks Office, Barry
DBS Check Required: Enhanced
Description: • To provide a social work service to children, young people and
their families / carers, in line with the relevant legislation,
guidance, regulations and national standards.
• To work as part of a team, to undertake all activities involved in
offering longer term support to children and families.
• Work with partner agencies in order to maintain and develop
relationship that ensure effective and timely support to children,
young people and their families / carers.
About you
Workers in the Vale of Glamorgan are able to be kind, consistent and
focussed in their work with children, young people and families making a real
difference to children and families when circumstances are challenging.
Managers are readily available and staff wellbeing is a priority.
You will need:
• To be a qualified and registered Social Worker with Social Care
Wales.
• Experience of statutory social work with children, young people and
their families.
• Knowledge of the principles of the Childrens Act 1989 and the Social
Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.
• Experience of using the Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
• An ability to negotiate effectively.
• A commitment to partnership working. To be successful in this role, you will:
• Understand what good practice looks like when supporting families
• Have experience in achieving excellent outcomes with children,
young people, and their families
• Confidently manage risk and build strong relationships across multi-
agency partners
• Demonstrate a commitment to relationship-based practice
In return, you will be part of an Authority that is:
• Resourceful and resilient
• Committed to improvement and open to new ideas
• Dedicated to maintaining manageable workloads
Benefits include:
• Free and accessible parking
• Regular supervision with a strong and committed extended
management team
1. Our own bespoke ‘Building on Strengths’ approach that allows
workers the freedom to use their expertise to deliver practice in the
most helpful way
• Hybrid working options
• Opportunity to request flexible working arrangements
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
• Health and Wellbeing Support including 24hr Help line
• Childcare Support Scheme