Social Worker (Children's Services)

• Deliver high-quality assessments and care management to children and families, ensuring their welfare and safeguarding needs are met.
• Develop and implement outcome-focused intervention plans, working closely with children, families, and multi-agency partners.
• Maintain accurate case records and provide reports for Court or Panel meetings as required.
• For Fostering Team roles: Recruit, train, assess, and support foster carers, contributing to recruitment and retention targets.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and represent the service professionally.

• A qualified Social Worker with a Degree/Diploma in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales (or equivalent).
• Up-to-date knowledge of childcare legislation, safeguarding protocols, and evidence-based practice.
• Strong communication, report-writing, and case management skills.
• Experience in multi-agency working, child protection, or care proceedings is desirable.
• A full UK Category B driving licence with business-use insurance and the ability to travel across the borough.
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends when required.

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check and Criminal Convictions Declaration.
• Social Care Wales registration.
• Full UK driving licence and car insurance (business use).
• Health Declaration/Questionnaire.
• Signed Confidentiality Agreement.
• 5 years of references/work history.
• CV and proof of qualifications (Social Work Degree desirable).

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