Social Worker (Children's Services)

This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.

Location

Social Services, Bridge Street

Reference

BG08297

Salary

Grade 8 (£30,311 - £33,988) (37 hours)

An exciting career opportunity has arisen within Children’s Services for a qualified Social Worker

 

The successful candidate will undertake the assessment and care management in accordance with current policies and procedures of the authority.

 

You will be required to assist and empower service users to develop their potential for independence and enable them to exercise choices and ensure the implementation of agreed plans, monitor progress and coordinate the process of reviews that involve service users, carers and associated professional and partner agencies.

 

You will also be required to provide full information and advice on the availability of services, the appropriateness of service provision and statutory responsibility of the Department, and act as an advocate in pursuit of the service users’ best interests, including educator to professional colleagues and the community at large, the needs and rights of the service user.

 

You must be qualified to diploma or BA honors in Social Work and be registered with the Care Council for Wales. Previous experience in Children or Adults Services including placements and knowledge of current legislation, guidance, regulations and standards is essential

 

The position carries an Approved Casual Car User Allowance therefore access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement.

 

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

 

Closing Date:          1pm -  Thursday 28^th August 2014

 

Interview Date:        TBC

Job Description Download

JD_Social_Worker.pdf

Closing Date

28/08/2014

This vacancy has now expired, and is not accepting any new applications.