Children's Social Worker: Assessments & Safeguarding

5 Star Recruitment; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys County Council in Wales is seeking a Children Social Worker for Assessment. You will assess and risk assess to provide a service to children and families, aiming to keep them safe and support their potential within statutory frameworks.

The role requires teamwork, duty coverage, safeguarding, and accurate recording of decisions, with collaboration across agencies and commitment to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification required (Degree in Social Work or DipSW).
• Registration as Social Worker with CCW/HCPC.
• Current driving licence (if required).

Responsibilities

• Assess and risk assess to provide a service to children and families.
• Work as part of a team and provide cover for absent colleagues.
• Safeguarding and development of care plans.
• Record decisions accurately and maintain case notes.
• Liaise with other agencies and attend interagency meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Equal opportunities

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Social Work

DipSW or equivalent

Job description

Powys County Council in Wales is seeking a Children Social Worker for Assessment. You will assess and risk assess to provide a service to children and families, aiming to keep them safe and support their potential within statutory frameworks.

The role requires teamwork, duty coverage, safeguarding, and accurate recording of decisions, with collaboration across agencies and commitment to professional standards.