Children Looked After – Social WorkerPay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge – £38.15 UmbrellaMerthyr Tydfil County Borough CouncilThe successful candidate will hold case responsibility for care experienced children and young people up to the age of 16.The post of Social Worker in the Child Looked after Team, Childrens Services completes a number of functionsand statutory duties, to include; child protection and safeguarding in line with the Children Act (1989) and the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) 2014 Act.The social worker will co-produce proportionate assessments and Care and Support Plans with families and partner agencies, produce court reports and ensure that children looked after experience permanence which supports them to achieve personal outcomes and make a successfully transition to adulthood. The social worker will hold a case load supporting Children Looked after, children whose names are on the Child Protection. The post requires some court work to respond to applications to court for issues such as contact and for reasons of revocation
Benefits of working for Hoop:20 years experience of the Social Work marketYour local agency based in CardiffWelsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in welsh throughout your job searchPAYE and Umbrella payroll options available
you choose!Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)Twice weekly payrollActively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West EnglandProvides free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributes CPD)Refer a friend scheme availableLoyalty Bonus to QSW’sWellbeing sessionsTo apply for this role, you will need to hold –A relevant Social Work QualificationRegistration with Social Care WalesEnhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS3 Years of referencingDriving license with access to a carGiven the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body – Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.
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