Cardiff SW
Cardiff Council
Who You Are
You are a dedicated and enthusiastic social worker who is registered with Social Care Wales. You hold a degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and have a proven knowledge of woorking with foster carers and/or Special Guardians, as well as the legislation and regulations that are relevant to this field. You are committed to supporting children and young people in receiving the safe, stable and nurturing care that they deserve. You are capable of presenting complex information and have a strong ability in assessment and record/report writing. Lastly, you can work creatively and flexibly to support positive change.
What the Job involves
This rewarding role requires you to recruit, assess, support and supervise mainstream foster carers, connected persons carers, and kinship foster carers. Your responsibilities will also include developing tailored support plans, presenting reports and recommendations to the Fostering Panel, contributing to the care planning and safeguarding arrangements for the children and young people, and working collaboratively with partner agencies like children's social workers, education, health, among others. You will work closely to build strong and effective relationships with foster carers and their families and ensure they receive appropriate services and interventions.
Skills
- Registered Social Worker
- Knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to foster care
- Experience with foster carers and/or Special Guardians
- Excellent assessment skills
- Ability to write concise records and reports
- Proficient in presenting complex information
- Creativity and flexibility
- Collaborative ability
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Confidence and professionalism