Job Title: Senior Social Work Practitioner - Child Care Management
Client:
Pembrokeshire County Council
Location:
County Hall, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Social Care & Health
Details:
* Hours Per Week: 37
* Start Date: Immediate
* Start Time: 09:00
* End Time: 17:30
* Salary: £31.00/hour
Job Description:
The Senior Social Work Practitioner in the Child Care Management Team will carry out complex social work tasks related to assessments, care planning, and developing support packages to promote children's welfare. They will also provide supervision and support to Social Worker colleagues.
Responsibilities include:
* Handling complex cases within the Care Management Team.
* Providing supervision and professional development support to team members.
* Participating in duty rota to advise and support team members.
* Initiating and developing service improvements, including group work and support groups.
* Managing a caseload involving children and families with complex needs.
* Supervising social workers, promoting professional practice, and providing guidance.
* Supporting training and development of staff and students.
Person Specification:
* Substantial experience as a Child Care Social Worker within Local Authority or Voluntary Sector.
* Qualified in CQSW/DipSW/CSS and registered with the Care Council for Wales.
* Knowledge of Child Care Legislation, Child Protection, and Looked After Children.
* Experience in assessment work, managing complex cases, and joint investigations.
* Ability to motivate staff and supervise students.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
* Willingness to undertake training as a practice assessor.
Note: The role involves managing a caseload of children and families with complex needs, providing supervision, and contributing to service development.
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