Social Worker

Blaenau Gwent - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Blaenau Gwent to assist with the appointment of a Social Worker on 3-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 28.22 - 38.12 per hour

Summary:

The Social Worker is responsible for providing and developing an enhanced level of social work practice to support vulnerable children or adults within the County Borough. Working under the guidance of a Team Manager the post holder will deliver professional assessments and care management ensuring that all interventions comply with national legislation local policies and trauma-informed practice. The role focuses on empowering service users to maintain independence while ensuring robust safeguarding and risk management through multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities:

Undertake comprehensive social work assessments and manage care in line with Authority policies and statutory requirements.
Act as a staunch advocate for service users rights ensuring their voices are heard and their choices are respected.
Produce high-quality concise and evidence-based reports for a variety of audiences including Safeguarding Boards and Court proceedings.
Ensure all practice adheres to the Health Safety and Welfare at Work policy and the Corporate Equality Policy.
Represent the Social Services perspective in multi-disciplinary settings and case conferences.
Foster positive working relationships with internal colleagues and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery.

Qualifications:

CQSW Diploma in Social Work or BA/BSc Honours in Social Work.
Must be currently registered with Social Care Wales

Essentials:

Proven social work experience within Childrens or Adults Services (including relevant professional placements).
Experience in managing a caseload and navigating the complexities of statutory social care.
In-depth knowledge of current social care legislation national guidance and safeguarding standards.

Please note:

You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Blaenau Gwent to assist with the appointment of a Social Worker on 3-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: 28.22 - 38.12 per hour Summary: The ...