Children's Social Worker (All Wales Pledge)

Who You Are

You are a dedicated and compassionate social worker with a strong foundation in social work principles and practices. You are eager to consolidate and expand your skills and knowledge, leveraging mentoring and guidance from experienced practitioners. You are committed to working with individuals and families, especially those at risk, to assess needs and identify support mechanisms. As a team player, you are ready to take on increased complexity, responsibility, and independent decision-making as your expertise grows.

What the Job Involves

This role requires you to manage a diverse caseload, conducting comprehensive assessments and developing care and support plans. You will work with adults and children in need of care and support, as well as their families and carers. Your responsibilities include identifying risks and recommending necessary support from external providers while adhering to budgets and resource allocation. You will also actively engage in duty systems, responding promptly to urgent cases, and ensuring thorough assessments and crisis response plans are implemented efficiently.

Skills

• Comprehensive assessment and intervention proficiency
• Managing diverse and routine social work caseloads
• Risk identification and support planning
• Collaborative working and partnership-building
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Effective crisis response and duty system participation
• Budget management and resource allocation