Qualified Social Worker 009368 (Grade I)

Who You Are

You are a driven and experienced social worker, ideally one who has experience in complex childcare and child protection cases. You are familiar with the Fostering Service in Carmarthenshire and have a good understanding of Child Care Legislation, Guidance, and Procedures. You have the ability to communicate effectively, and have excellent report-writing skills. Your experience and qualifications include a DPSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, and post-qualifying awards in Social Work would be desirable.

What the Job Involves

Your responsibilities will include supporting Foster Carers, following the Fostering Services' Statement of Purpose, contributing to the Service’s Business Plan, supervising and supporting carers, and conducting annual reviews. You will also participate in team meetings, liaise and promote good communication with the children’s social workers, and support new carers. There will be a need for flexible attitude towards duties of the post, due to the ever-changing needs of the service. You will be reporting to the Team Manager.

Skills

• Good working knowledge of children in need and the impact of neglect/abuse
• Experience in Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Young People
• Effective IT skills and ability to access Care First confidently
• Good understanding of the legislation and function of the Fostering Service and Child Protection
• Experience of complex childcare cases and child protection work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Strong time management and personal organisational skills
• Ability to value strengths and contributions of others
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel to meet requirements of the post
• Welsh Spoken Level 2, Written level 1, English Spoken Level 5, Written level 5