Senior Practitioner - Children's Services in Pontyclun

Randstad Care; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Social Work Practitioner to support vulnerable children and lead a dedicated team. This role involves managing complex cases, providing expert advice, and ensuring high standards in social care practices. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills while making a significant impact on the lives of children and families. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference and have supervisory experience, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex caseloads and leading investigations.
• Ability to supervise and support social care staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and allocate cases to social care staff.
• Lead practice development and ensure compliance with policies.
• Maintain high standards of data collection and record keeping.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Child protection

Case management

Policy development

Data collection and record keeping

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registered with Care Council for Wales

Job description

Do you enjoy supporting vulnerable children to overcome challenges?

Do you want to help vulnerable children reach their full potential?

Are you a Senior Practitioner with supervisory experience?

We are proud to be the first-tier supplier into Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, providing you with unique opportunities and keeping you informed of all QSW assignments.

Job Purpose

The core components of the Senior Social Work Practitioner role include:

1. Carrying a complex caseload within a service area
2. Undertaking approved social work duties, leading joint investigations of child abuse and vulnerable adults as appropriate
3. Acting as a resource for staff and management to provide expert advice on cases
4. Chairing strategy and other case meetings

Responsibilities

• Undertaking line management responsibilities for staff
• Supervising the work of social care staff
• Allocating cases
• Identifying staff training and development needs
• Leading or assisting in practice development and projects
• Handling complaints
• Contributing to policy and procedure development
• Supporting performance management
• Ensuring high standards of data collection and record keeping
• Implementing statutory duties and policies
• Maintaining Continuing Professional Development as per Care Council for Wales requirements
• Sharing core skills and knowledge across specialisms
• Planning and working within financial resources allocated to social care services
• Carrying out health and safety responsibilities
• Performing other duties as reasonably required by the Service Director

Why let this opportunity slip through your fingers?

Have questions about this or other roles? If you're interested in discussing this position further, please contact Ian Davies at (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency for permanent placements. We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.

We are proud to be on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS, which allows us to offer more opportunities in nursing, midwifery, and clinical staffing.