Posted 18/09/2024
£33,024 - £39,186 per annum
Job Reference: 0002710
Salary: Newly Qualified £33,024 – £35,745 Level 3 (Progressed through CPEL) £36,648 - £39,186
Our Family Intervention Team works closely with First Contact and Targeted Support to step up or step down cases when the need arises. You will join an established team that operates across our Children’s Services remit and will take responsibility for ensuring policies and processes are formulated and adhered to. You will have a caseload of child protection and court cases.
You must be a strong practitioner and have the ability to deliver a range of high quality, cost effective outcome focussed social care to children in need. The role requires evidence of effective knowledge of current practices and the expectations of Social Services in the matter of applied legal and practical skills.
Working with a wide variety of agencies and professionals the role requires commitment, flexibility and a thorough understanding of all relevant standards and the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (2014) Wales. The role demands the ability to build effective relationships with families, social services teams and forge strong collaborative partnerships with other agencies. In addition, the successful candidate will evidence a passion and determination to meet the demands of the role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Successful candidates must be registered with Care Council for Wales and as this post will result in you having substantial contact with children, and / or vulnerable adults and will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check.
Job Purpose:
To provide a comprehensive social work service in a variety of settings within a framework of relevant legislation and procedures, supporting children, young people, families and groups within the community. Social Workers will take responsibility for a caseload according to qualifications and experience.
Principal Accountabilities:
The largest council in north Wales, Flintshire is situated in the north east of the country neighbouring the Welsh counties of Conwy, Denbighshire and Wrexham and Cheshire West and Chester in England. A high performing council Flintshire is known for its innovation in public services and has a proud track record of protecting and valuing community-based services.
Uniquely placed Flintshire is the gateway to Wales – anyone coming to work with us will discover a truly lovely county. We pride ourselves on continuously improving our services. As an employer, we recognise our most valuable assets are our people. We strive to be an employer of choice by providing a range of benefits that help us secure the engagement of employees and motivating them to deliver to the citizens of Flintshire County.
County Hall,
Mold
CH7 6NB
Buckley Train Station 1 mile / 20mins walk
Buckley, Bryn Awelon 0.1 miles / 3mins walk