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Senior Social Work Practitioner

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

Location
The Family Resource Centre, Ebbw Vale
Reference
BG03515
Salary
Grade 9 (£34,746 - £38,405 per annum) - 37 hours per week
Job Summary
 
To provide a high quality service in relation to all aspects of the assessment and care management process and to assist the Team Manager with providing mentoring and support to qualified social workers and unqualified posts.
 
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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join a busy team within Children’s Services.
 
As the successful applicant, you will report to and assist the Team Manager in providing mentoring and support to unqualified and qualified staff whilst ensuring there is a good understanding of child protection matters in the team. You will also identify training needs and help arrange support for staff and contribute to their professional development.
 
You will carry out quality assessments and formulate individual Care Plans, ensure appropriate information is available for service users and carers, promoting involvement in both care planning and service development. You will cover for the Team Manager during periods of absence and attend and chair meetings as necessary.
 
Essential to the role is CQSW; Diploma/Degree in Social Work or equivalent and registration as a Social Worker with the Care Council for Wales. Substantial post qualifying childcare experience within a statutory children’s services team and experience of undertaking assessments developing care / support plans and writing complex reports for a variety of audiences is also 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 – 13th October 2015
 
Interview Date:                                  30th October 2015
Job Description Download
JD_Senior_Social_Work_Practitioner_BG03515.pdf
Closing Date
13/10/2015

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