OR119934 – Registered Social Worker – Social Care Qualified

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Usk; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a social worker to provide statutory support in the Family Support & Protection Team in the Usk area. The role involves assessing needs, managing risk, and developing care plans for children and families, including complex court cases.

You will work at least 3 days a week in the office, with a focus on safeguarding, court proceedings, and multi-agency collaboration. An enhanced DBS and Social Care Wales registration are required.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification (BA/MA or equivalent) and registration with Social Care Wales.
• Experience in children’s social care / statutory social work.
• Experience with Child Protection and safeguarding.
• Experience working with court proceedings and complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and reviews of children and families.
• Manage a caseload of complex child protection and court cases.
• Develop and review care plans and safeguarding plans.
• Work directly with children, parents and wider family networks.
• Attend and prepare for Child Protection, Court, PLO and CASP proceedings.
• Work with partner agencies to assess and manage risk.
• Complete accurate case records, reports and court documentation.
• Participate in supervision and team meetings.

Skills

Child protection experience

Risk assessment

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Social Work degree (BA/MA)

Job description

Work Pattern:

3 days office based as a minimum.

PAYE Pay Rate

£29.24 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To work as part of the Family Support & Protection Team, providing statutory social work support to children and families. The role will involve assessing needs, managing risk, developing care plans and delivering interventions, particularly in complex child protection and court cases.

Typical Day Overview

• Carry out assessments and reviews of children and families.
• Manage a caseload of complex child protection and court cases.
• Develop and review care plans and safeguarding plans.
• Work directly with children, parents and wider family networks.
• Attend and prepare for Child Protection, Court, PLO and CASP proceedings.
• Work with partner agencies to assess and manage risk.
• Complete accurate case records, reports and court documentation.
• Participate in supervision and team meetings.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Strong child protection and safeguarding experience.
• Experience managing complex caseloads.
• Knowledge of court proceedings, PLO and care proceedings.
• Strong assessment, care planning and risk management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Effective multi-agency working.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team.

Essential Requirements / Qualifications

• Social Work qualification (e.g. BA/MA Social Work or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Care Wales.
• Previous experience in children’s social care / statutory social work.
• Experience of Child Protection and safeguarding.
• Experience working with court proceedings and complex cases.
• Enhanced DBS suitable for working with children.
• Ability to work from the Usk office as required.