Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker IAA/Mash

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; Wales; Hybride; GBP 44 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Annual leave 26–31 days

LGPS pension

Employee assistance program (Vivup)

Cycle to Work

Staff discounts

Résumé du poste

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is recruiting for a Social Worker in the Information, Advice and Assistance (IAA) team. The role handles initial public and professional enquiries to Children's Services, determining whether there is a need for information, advice and assistance or safeguarding investigations, and works to secure the best outcomes for children.

Grade 11 at 44,253 per annum (entry up to 3 years) and Grade 12 at 47,665 per annum (experienced).

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Care Wales is required.
• GR11: entry up to 3 years post-qualifying experience.
• GR12: minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience.

Responsabilités

• Handle enquiries from families and the public via telephone and other channels.
• Work within the IAA team to establish information, advice and assistance needs and safeguarding considerations.

Formation

Registration with Social Care Wales

Description du poste

Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker

37 hours per week – Information, Advice and Assistance

Grade 11 at 44,253 per annum Entry Level up to 3 years and registration with Social Care Wales.

Grade 12 at 47,665 per annum Experienced Social Worker ~ minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience and registration with Social Care Wales.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to offer a Social Work positions within our Information, Advice and Assistance team.

About The Role

The Information, Advice and Assistance Team (IAA) is the first point of contact for all public and professional enquiries to RCT Children's Services. The IAA Team establish whether there is a need for the provision of information, advice and assistance or the investigation of safeguarding concerns.

About The Team

Within the IAA Team you will work as part of a fast paced, established, skilled and motivated team undertaking enquiries with families, members of the public and partner agencies to establish best outcomes for children. Typically the team consists of a team of Principal Social Workers, Social Workers and Assessor Care Managers. Within the IAA team all enquiries are conducted over the telephone which makes the role suited to those looking for work life balance and opportunities for hybrid working.

Why Work for us?

Working in Rhondda Cynon Taf Children’s Services, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits, as well as an extensive range of learning and development opportunities. We prioritise the well-being of our practitioners, providing support, manageable workloads, and resources needed to thrive.

We are currently rolling out a new Model of Practice across the service, which is relationship focused, collaborative and trauma informed. This means you will access a comprehensive evidence-based training package, which will include Collaborative Communication training which supports staff to work in an outcome focused way, encouraging reflective and empowering conversations with young people and their families. As well as our bespoke, in-house trauma informed practice training programme.

Other Benefits Include

• The right to request flexible working and we have supportive policies for parents which include enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay. We also work in an agile way, which enables you to work from both home and the office.
• 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service. There is also an option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days (pro rata) per year.
• A generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to our Occupational Health Unit and ‘Vivup’, our fully Confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Additional Council wide benefits include our Cycle to Work scheme, discounted LeisureForLife membership and a staff discount Vivup card.

This is just some of what we have to offer, take a look at our dedicated Children’s Services webpages for more information about why you should choose a Social Work career in RCT.

www.rctcbc.gov.uk/childrensservicesjobs

Additional Information

Those shortlisted for interview will be asked to confirm if they are applying for a Social Worker (GR11) or Experienced Social Worker (GR12) post prior to interview. Those applying for an Experienced Social Worker position will need to be prepared to provide evidence at interview of their registration with Social Care Wales and 3 years post-qualifying social work experience.

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.

In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.

Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.

The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.