Social Worker - Childrens 16 Plus

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our 16 Plus Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with young people transitioning into adulthood, ensuring they receive the right support to achieve independence and stability.
You will play a key role in supporting care-experienced young people, providing high-quality assessment, care planning, and intervention. The role involves working closely with multi-agency partners, advocating for young people, and ensuring they have access to education, training, housing, and emotional well-being support.

Responsibilities

1. Provide high-quality assessment and care management for young people requiring ongoing intervention.
2. Review care plans within statutory timescales, ensuring they align with the young person's needs and aspirations.
3. Work in partnership with education, housing, health, and support services to promote positive outcomes.
4. Offer guidance and practical support to young people, empowering them to achieve independence.
5. Represent the service at court hearings, panel meetings, and multi-agency forums.
6. Ensure effective multi-disciplinary collaboration with partner agencies.
7. Contribute to service development initiatives to enhance outcomes for young people.
8. Manage your caseload with supervision and support, ensuring accountability in your practice.

Requirements

1. Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Care Wales.
2. Experience: Experience working with care-experienced young people, safeguarding, and care planning.
3. Skills: Strong assessment, advocacy, and communication skills.
4. Knowledge: A sound understanding of legislation, policies, and best practices related to looked-after children and care leavers.
5. Other Requirements: Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-agency team and support young people through complex transitions.

Why Join Us?

1. Work in a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to improving outcomes for young people.
2. Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
3. Be part of an organisation that values innovation, learning, and relationship-based practice.
4. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people as they transition into adulthood.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email your CV to [e-mail].

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly into our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.