Case Worker

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Gelligaer; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Case Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team. The role involves building positive relationships, reviewing care plans, and delivering care management to promote independence and personal outcomes, within statutory timescales.

You will work with families, colleagues, and partner professionals, under supervision, and may supervise family time between children and their parents.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults or Children) or Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or be working toward a QCF Level 3 within 2 years.
• Ability to comply with policies, procedures and statutory regulations.
• Experience supporting adults or children with disabilities.
• Full UK Category B driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide reviews and care management to promote independence and personal outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with families, colleagues, and partner professionals.
• Ensure care and support plans stay effective and within statutory timescales.
• Supervise family time between children and their parents as required.

Skills

Relationship building

Care planning

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation. We pay an attractive salary of £32,578 - £35,570 and offer access to training and development opportunities. As a Case Worker within our Children with Disabilities Team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and their families. You will build positive relationships, undertake reviews and provide thoughtful care management that promotes independence, dignity and the achievement of personal outcomes. Working collaboratively with families, colleagues and partner professionals, you will help ensure that care and support plans remain effective, responsive and up to date within statutory timescales. With supervision and support, you will manage your own practice and also play an important role in supervising family time between children and their parents. For the role, we ask that you have

• A QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults or Children) or a relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example, Level 3 NVQ Health and Social Care or be committed to achieving a QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care within 2 years.
• The ability to comply with policies and procedures and statutory regulations.
• Experience of working with adults or children who have a physical disability and/or learning disability.
• Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings, visit clients.
  We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.