The Placements Team assesses and approves foster placements for Vale of Glamorgan children in conjunction with our Fostering Panel. This includes an increasing number of kinship placements enabling children to remain within their wider family network. The team provide support to foster carers, with a commitment to promoting the recruitment and retention of local carers. Identifying and commissioning placements for children looked after, both within our internal resources and within the independent sector when an internal placement cannot be identified is a key part of the Team's role. The Team includes a therapeutic service working with children and their carers to promote placement stability and prevent disruption.
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 rolePay Details: Grade 8 (H) SCP 26 - 30 £36,124 - £39,513 p.a.
Grade 9 (I) SCP 31 - 35 £40,476 - £44,711 p.a.
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 / Working Pattern: 37
Main Place of Work: Docks Office/Agile working
Description:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join our Placements Team in the Vale of Glamorgan.
A Social Work qualification is essential for this role, as is post qualifying experience of direct work with children, young people and families.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
About youYou will need:
- Experience of working with children, young people and their families.
- Experience of working in a team.
- Experience of collating information and providing reports.
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of vulnerable children.
- Knowledge of child development.
- Knowledge of different methods of engaging with children and young people.
- A social work qualification, and registration with Social Care Wales
This team offers foster carers 24/7 professional fostering support. The support line is run solely by fostering staff, who are available to talk through the situation and provide advice and support over the phone. A worker in this team will be required to be a part of the out of hours support on average be a commitment of one overnight per week, and less than one full weekend a month. There is an allowance available which will be paid in addition to core wages. Please note this is not a 'waking night' commitment.
Additional informationDBS Check Required: Enhanced
For Further Information, contact on 07714396571 Derek MacIver - Team Manager
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
