Social Worker – Wrexham – Leaving Care Team

TN United Kingdom; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Leaving Care Team in Wrexham. This role offers a blend of hybrid working, allowing you to work from the office just two days a week while being part of a high-performing team dedicated to supporting care leavers. You will play a crucial role in mentoring fellow social workers and implementing trauma-informed practices to ensure that young people transition smoothly into adulthood. With manageable caseloads and excellent support from leadership, this position promises a rewarding career path in a newly refurbished office environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Excellent rate of pay

Supportive peer network

Visible and supportive management

Manageable caseloads

Refurbished office space

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and eligible to work in the UK.
• Must hold a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Mentor best practices and support young people in their transition to adulthood.
• Provide quality social work services to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Social Work

Mentoring

Trauma-informed approaches

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Social Work

Post-qualified experience

Job description

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Social Worker – Wrexham – Leaving Care Team, Wrexham

Location: Wrexham, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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29

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

An exciting job role has recently become available at the Wrexham County Borough Council. They are looking for a new member for their Leave Care Team.

Benefits of the role:

• Hybrid working available – Required to be in the office for 2 days a week only
• Excellent rate of pay
• Joining a high performing team with excellent support
• Wrexham aspires to build an even better service following their 2024 CIW visit where the Leaving Care Team was acknowledged for the positive relationships built between social workers and young people
• Manageable caseloads
• A newly refurbished office space
• Visible, supportive, and determined managers
• Diverse range of allocations providing an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career
• Effective leadership and management which helps to reduce risk for social workers and the children and families they support
• Excellent supervision and a supportive peer network

Primary Responsibilities:

• Mentor best practice and other Social Workers within the team
• Trauma-informed approaches will be at the heart of your practice
• Work with a passionate and skilled workforce enabling care leavers to progress well and benefit from positive experiences
• Focus on effective transition for young people between the ages of 15 and 18 with support to develop confidence and life skills to navigate the opportunities and challenges of adulthood
• Ensure accommodation needs are carefully considered so young people feel secure and their wishes around location are respected
• Access to in-house step-down provisions for care leavers with the aim of developing more provisions
• Focus on education, employment, and training designed to help young people of all abilities choose the appropriate route for their future
• Provide a quality social work service that supports children to achieve their potential and positive transitions to adulthood
• Effectively manage a number of young people to achieve the best outcomes
• Model best practice and mentor others
• Demonstrate a commitment to corporate parenting
• Work in partnership with children and young people to build and sustain relationships, identify needs, and develop plans that meet those needs.

What we are looking for in a Social Worker:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work