Social Worker

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the Flintshire Family Intervention Team. The role involves providing social work services in various settings, supporting children, young people, and families. Key responsibilities include assessing risks, managing cases effectively, and developing professional relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to challenge discrimination and improve community services.

Qualifications

• Relevant social work experience required.
• Registration with the appropriate regulatory body is necessary.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Form and maintain professional relationships with children and families.
• Case manage child protection work and communicate effectively in meetings.
• Attend child protection meetings and provide court evidence if required.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Understanding of child protection issues and risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Social Worker (Flintshire Family Intervention Team)Department: Children's ServicesLocation: Flintshire, United KingdomJob Description:We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Flintshire Family Intervention Team. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive social work service in various settings, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and procedures. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for supporting children, young people, families, and groups within the community, taking on a caseload based on your qualifications and experience.Key Responsibilities:Form, develop, and maintain professional relationships with children, young people, and their families through direct casework, supervision, shared activity, and counselling.Provide a service that meets primary needs, promotes development, and assists in addressing behavioural difficulties and vulnerabilities.Identify and assess the risk of abuse, failure to protect, or harm to children, and advise senior managers on any concerns.Contribute to the development of good practice and take a lead in a special area of responsibility.Value, recognize, and respect the diversity, expertise, and experience of individuals, families, and carers, enabling them to make informed decisions and express their needs.Challenge discrimination, disadvantage, and other forms of inequality, injustice, and oppressive practice.Maximize the financial and material resources available to service users and carers from all possible sources, ensuring value for money care packages.Case manage child protection work and understand the changing culture, health, and social needs of the locality to inform current and future practice and service provision.Provide verbal and written information to aid care planning activities and implement designated actions from care plans.Lead meetings to define care planning activities and evaluate evidence for assessment of need and care plan approaches.Communicate effectively in case conferences, planning meetings, discussions with clients/families, inter-agency personnel, and team members.Attend child protection meetings and, if required, give evidence in court in relation to care.RequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a related fieldRelevant social work experienceRegistration with the appropriate regulatory bodyKnowledge of relevant legislation and proceduresStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work effectively within a multidisciplinary teamUnderstanding of child protection issues and risk assessmentWillingness to challenge discrimination and inequalityAbility to work within established protocols and negotiate expectations/roles inRequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a related field Relevant social work experience Registration with the appropriate regulatory body Knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Understanding of child protection issues and risk assessment Willingness to challenge discrimination and inequality Ability to work within established protocols and negotiate expectations/roles in