Social Worker - 14 PLUS team
Vale of Glamorgan Council
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The Vale of Glamorgan Council is welcoming applications for its Fourteen Plus Team.
About Us
As a result of significant investment into Children and Young People Services, we have created several posts to add capacity and resilience across our teams. As a Social Worker in the Vale of Glamorgan you will have a manageable workload, excellent support, and time to spend with children and young people. You can expect warmth, high levels of support from a committed workforce, and an Authority where wellbeing and development are central to our work. This is an excellent opportunity to put down roots in an Authority that has a proven track record for making a difference and excellent performance. Relationships are central to our work, and we promote strength‑based practice in all we do.
Pay Details
Grade 8, SCP 26–30, £37,280 – £40,777 p.a. / Grade 9, SCP 31–35 £41,771 – £46,142 p.a. Salary 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 (unless otherwise discussed)
Main Place of Work
Barry / Agile Working
About You (Qualifications)
You will need:
* A recognised Degree/Diploma or equivalent qualification in Social Work (e.g. Degree, DipSW, CQSW, etc.)
* Registration with Social Care Wales
* Experience of Social Work with children, young people and their families/carers
* Experience of multi‑agency working
* Knowledge of the principles of the Children Act, Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act, guidance and national standards
Additional Information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced & Barred Both
For further information or to express your interest in the role contact, Ceri O’Dare, Team Manager using this form: https://forms.office.com/e/NHnDZhakMt
Link to dedicated Children Services Jobs page: https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/our_council/jobs/Children-Services-Jobs/Children-Services-Jobs.aspx
Team information: The Fourteen Plus Team supports young people aged 14 and over who are looked after by the Local Authority, young people who are homeless aged 16‑17 years, all care leavers up to 25 years and all Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children. The team’s commitment to engagement is promoting the increasing involvement of young people not only in their own lives but in improving services for others. In each of the teams, workers are kind, consistent and focused in their work with children, young people and their families/carers. Managers are readily available and staff wellbeing is a priority.
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