Position: Social Worker (Non-Caseholding)
Team: Intake and Assessment Team
Location: Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Contract Type: Temporary
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Salary: £38.14 per hour
About the Role:
The Vale of Glamorgan's Children's Services Department is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join thier Intake and Assessment Team on a temporary basis. This is a unique opportunity for a social worker who wants to make an immediate impact by working at the front line of child protection and family support, without the ongoing responsibilities of case management.
As a non-caseholding social worker, you will play a crucial role in the initial stages of intervention with children and families. You will be responsible for conducting assessments, determining the level of need, and making recommendations for further action. Your work will be instrumental in ensuring that children and families receive the right support at the right time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct Assessments: Carry out initial assessments of children and families referred to the service, identifying needs, risks, and strengths.
- Decision-Making: Work closely with the team to determine the appropriate level of intervention and recommend next steps, including referrals to other services or teams.
- Collaborate with Multi-Agency Partners: Liaise with professionals from other agencies, such as education, health, and the police, to gather information and provide a coordinated response.
- Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support and intervention in urgent situations to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of assessments, decisions, and recommendations using the case management system.
- Contribute to Safeguarding: Work within the legal framework and local policies to protect children and promote their welfare.
- Support to Caseholding Social Workers: Assist caseholding social workers by providing information and assessments that will inform their ongoing case management.
About You:
- Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales.
- Experience: Proven experience in children's services, particularly in intake and assessment or similar front-line roles.
- Skills: Strong assessment and analytical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of child protection procedures, relevant legislation, and best practices in social work.
- Attributes: You are proactive, resilient, and able to work independently while being a collaborative team player.
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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