OR116119 – Social Worker – Childcare Management (Grade 8) – Social Care Qualified

Job Details

Work Pattern: 37 hours per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £30.13 per hour

Main Purpose

To carry out social work duties to assess, safeguard and support children, develop care plans and support packages, and promote the welfare of children.

Typical Day

  • Complete initial and core assessments.
  • Develop care plans and support packages.
  • Manage cases involving Looked After Children.
  • Work with children subject to Care and Support Protection Plans.
  • Undertake care proceedings.
  • Maintain accurate case records on Care First.
  • Work with families, professionals and partner agencies.
  • Follow Wales Safeguarding Procedures and Pembrokeshire Child Care Procedures.

Key Skills

  • Children’s social work and safeguarding.
  • Assessment and care planning.
  • Child protection.
  • Looked After Children.
  • Care proceedings.
  • Case management and record keeping.
  • Multi-agency working.
  • Knowledge of Welsh safeguarding procedures.

Essential Requirements

  • Social Work qualification and relevant registration.
  • Experience working with children and families.
  • Experience of assessments and care planning.
  • Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
  • Experience with statutory children’s social work.
  • Knowledge of Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
  • Care First experience is desirable.