Social Worker - Childrens 16 Plus

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their 16 Plus Team. In this critical role, you will support care-experienced young people in their transition into adulthood, ensuring they receive high-quality assessment and care. Key responsibilities include managing caseloads, advocating for young people, and collaborating with various agencies to promote positive outcomes. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support. Benefits include ongoing training and competitive referral bonuses.

Benefits

Annual training budget of up to £250

Exceptional referral bonuses

Payroll service twice a week

Qualifications

• Experience working with care-experienced young people.
• Registration with Social Care Wales is required.
• Ability to support young people through complex transitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment and care management for young people.
• Review care plans within statutory timescales.
• Work in partnership with multi-agency services to promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Advocacy skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our 16 Plus Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with young people transitioning into adulthood, ensuring they receive the right support to achieve independence and stability.

You will play a key role in supporting care‑experienced young people, providing high‑quality assessment, care planning, and intervention. The role involves working closely with multi‑agency partners, advocating for young people, and ensuring they have access to education, training, housing, and emotional well‑being support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality assessment and care management for young people requiring ongoing intervention.
• Review care plans within statutory timescales, ensuring they align with the young person's needs and aspirations.
• Work in partnership with education, housing, health, and support services to promote positive outcomes.
• Offer guidance and practical support to young people, empowering them to achieve independence.
• Represent the service at court hearings, panel meetings, and multi‑agency forums.
• Ensure effective multi‑disciplinary collaboration with partner agencies.
• Contribute to service development initiatives to enhance outcomes for young people.
• Manage your caseload with supervision and support, ensuring accountability in your practice.

Requirements

Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales.

Experience: Experience working with care‑experienced young people, safeguarding, and care planning.

Skills: Strong assessment, advocacy, and communication skills.

Knowledge: A sound understanding of legislation, policies, and best practices related to looked‑after children and care leavers.

Other Requirements: Ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑agency team and support young people through complex transitions.

Why Join Us?

Work in a supportive and forward‑thinking team dedicated to improving outcomes for young people. Be part of an organisation that values innovation, learning, and relationship‑based practice. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people as they transition into adulthood.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed).

Referral Bonus

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast‑track online services free of charge.