to deliver great practice in our Intake Team. You will c omplete a range of
assessments, conduct section 47 enquiries and establish whether longer term
plans are needed by families. You will also issue court proceedings where
needed, and get involved in private law work. This is a fast paced team where
every d ay is different
This is an exciting time to join the Vale of Glamorgan Children and Young
People Services as we have expand ed our workforce to meet demand, and to
ensure workloads are manageable so we can deliver meaningful, purposeful
services.
Our workers say the Vale :
• 'Let s you be yourself' ,
• Has 'approachable managers at all levels' and
• 'Cares about people'
Support, warmth and opportunities to develop will be central to our offer to
you.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role Pay Details: Grade 8, SCP 26 - 30 £37,280 - £40,777 p.a (pro rata). +
£5000 enhancement/ Grade 9, SCP 31 - 35 - £41,771 - £46,142 p.a (pro
rata) + £5000 enhancement
Salary on appointment will depend upon qualification and experience
as determined by the appointing officer. There is no automatic
progression from Grade 8 to Grade 9
Hours of Work: 37 hours / Full time (mutually beneficial work patterns
can be agreed)
Main Place of Work: Docks Office, Barry
DBS Check Required: Enhanced
Description: • To provide a social work service to children, young people and
their families / carers, in line with the relevant legislation,
guidance, regulations and national standards.
• To work as part of a team, to undertake all activities involved in
offering longer term support to children and families.
• Work with partner agencies in order to maintain and develop
relationship that ensure effective and timely support to children,
young people and their families / carers.
About you Workers in the Vale of Glamorgan are able to be kind, consistent and
focussed in their work with children, young people and families making a real
difference to children and families when circumstances are challenging.
Managers are readily available and staff wellbeing is a priority.
You will need:
• To be a qualified and registered Social Worker with Social Care
Wales.
• Experience of statutory social work with children, young people and
their families.
• Knowledge of the principles of the Childrens Act 1989 and the Social
Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.
• Experience of using the Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
• An ability to negotiate effectively.
• A commitment to partnership working.
To be successful in this role, you will: • Understand what good practice looks like when supporting families
• Have experience in achieving excellent outcomes with children,
young people, and their families
• Confidently manage risk and build strong relationships across multi -
agency partners
• Demonstrate a commitment to relationship - based practice
In return, you will be part of an Authority that is: • Resourceful and resilient
• Committed to improvement and open to new ideas
• Dedicated to maintaining manageable workloads
Benefits include: • Free and accessible parking
• Regular supervision with a strong and committed extended
management team
- Our own bespoke 'Building on Strengths' approach that allows
workers the freedom to use their expertise to deliver practice in the
most helpful way
• Hybrid working options
• Opportunity to request flexible working arrangements
• Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
• Health and Wellbeing Support including 24hr Help line
• Childcare Support Scheme
Additional information Relationships are central to our work, and we have altered our recruitment
process to reflect this.
To apply please register your interest here:
https://forms.office.com/e/yT5exLfLjd
We will then contact you for an informal chat to see if we might be a good
match.
If after a chat we all want to proceed we will ask you to fill in a short form
detailing your work history and references and then arrange an interview.
Alternatively for further information, please contact:
Louise Nicolaou , Team Manager
01446 725202
Please see attached job description / person specification for further
information.
DBS Check Required: Enhanced Children and Adults
