Position: Social Worker
Team: Children's Front Door Team
Location: Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
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Contract Type: Temporary
About the Role:
Are you a passionate and skilled Social Worker looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? The Vale of Glamorgan's Children's Services is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Children's Front Door Team on a temporary basis. This is a pivotal role where you will be the first point of contact for children and families in need of support and protection.
As a member of the Front Door Team, you will play a key role in the initial stages of our involvement with children and families. You will assess the needs and risks at the point of referral, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to safeguard children and provide the necessary support to families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Initial Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of incoming referrals to determine the level of need and risk for children and families.
- Decision-Making: Make informed decisions on the next steps for each case, including referrals to appropriate services, urgent interventions, or further assessments by other teams.
- Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with partner agencies, including health services, schools, and the police, to gather relevant information and provide a coordinated response.
- Safeguarding: Ensure that all actions taken are in line with safeguarding policies and procedures, prioritizing the safety and well-being of children.
- Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support in emergency situations to protect vulnerable children and stabilise family situations.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of all assessments, decisions, and actions using the case management system.
- Communication: Clearly communicate decisions and recommendations to families, colleagues, and other professionals involved in the child's care.
Benefits of working with Randstad:
-£300 referral scheme
-Dedicated consultant
-Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
-DBS and Compliance Service
-Quick and Easy Registration Process
-Access to CPD
To discuss this role or similar vacancies available please contact Zoe Todd via:
t: 0330 024 8775
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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