Adolescent Social Worker - Safeguarding & Impact

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys County Council’s 14+ Through Care Team supports Children Looked After as they move from adolescence to adulthood, focusing on wellbeing, stability and educational achievement. The team collaborates with parents, carers and professionals to secure positive outcomes.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, risk identification and the ability to work with a range of agencies, while also supporting independence and resilience in young people. Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with adolescents with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to identify risk and manage complex situations.
• Strong assessment and written skills.
• Team player with ability to work with professionals from different agencies.
• Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a social work service to young people to keep them safe and help them achieve their potential.
• Work as part of a team on a duty roster and provide cover for colleagues.
• Foster good working relationships with colleagues and partners to enable effective team working.
• Identify risk issues and ensure safeguarding measures are in place to minimise risk.

Skills

Adolescents engagement

Risk assessment

Written communication

Team collaboration

Interagency liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Powys County Council’s 14+ Through Care Team supports Children Looked After as they move from adolescence to adulthood, focusing on wellbeing, stability and educational achievement. The team collaborates with parents, carers and professionals to secure positive outcomes.

The role requires safeguarding awareness, risk identification and the ability to work with a range of agencies, while also supporting independence and resilience in young people. Enhanced DBS is required.