Social Worker in Bridgend

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated social worker to support vulnerable families in overcoming challenges. In this rewarding role, you will manage small caseloads, providing essential parenting assessments and guidance to help parents improve their skills and confidence. With a focus on building trusting relationships, you will collaborate with families and professionals to create measurable plans that prioritize child safety and well-being. This opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while working within a culturally astute service that values your expertise and commitment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience required.
• Registration as a social worker with the Care Council for Wales is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support families with small caseloads, focusing on child protection.
• Deliver tailored parenting programs and assessments.

Skills

Social work qualification

Communication skills

Child care experience

Knowledge of Children Acts

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Full Time

Do you support vulnerable children and their families to overcome challenges and want to help them reach their full potential?

Do you want to work for a service that creates a culture and practice that is open and responsive to the needs of those who use the service?

We are proud to be the first tier supplier.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is an exceptional role supporting smaller caseloads of families, where there are concerns regarding a parent's ability to care for their child.

Managing small caseload numbers.

Placements of families are typically for 12 weeks and include a programme of teaching and assessment.

Families may have a range of needs, including but not limited to low self-esteem or confidence as parents, learning needs or disabilities, a history of domestic abuse, or substance misuse issues.

Aim

1. Help parent(s) improve their self-esteem, confidence, skills, and behaviours to give children the best chance to stay in their parent's care.
2. Provide robust and effective parenting assessments for decision-making by statutory bodies and courts, focusing on safeguarding.
3. Build trusting and supportive relationships with families, placing relationship-based practice at the core.
4. Develop, with families and professionals, clear, measurable plans and outcomes.
5. Identify and address concerns promptly to facilitate positive changes and prioritize child protection.
6. Deliver tailored parenting programmes (including workshops) and provide information, advice, and guidance to improve parental skills and confidence.
7. Develop high-quality, evidence-based, multidisciplinary parenting assessments considering each parent's ability to meet their child's needs.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Social work qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Registration as a social worker with the Care Council for Wales.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to listen and communicate sensitively with service users.
• Experience in child care and related fields.
• Practical knowledge of the Children Acts, related guidance, and assessment frameworks for Children In Need and families.
• Valid driving licence.
• Ability to utilize supervision positively.
• Ability to maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and promote multi-agency working.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Why miss the opportunity to work for a culturally astute service?

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