Join our Clients’ dedicated Child Health & Disability Team in Cardiff as an experienced Social Worker. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing vital support to children with additional needs and their families. You'll engage in a dynamic work environment, combining remote, agile, and office-based working, while making a significant impact on the wellbeing of vulnerable children.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a multi-agency team of professionals to support children with additional needs and their families, using the Signs of Safety approach to guide social work practice.
- Complete Wellbeing Assessments, conduct child protection inquiries, and develop and review care and support plans to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of systems that ensure the delivery of high-quality services, while providing specialist advice across the wider children’s services team.
- Attend Child Protection Conferences, Children Looked After Reviews, and court proceedings as required, ensuring comprehensive and accurate representation of the child’s needs.
- Participate actively in the team duty rota and regular team meetings, demonstrating high-quality written and verbal communication skills.
- Provide peer support and guidance to newly qualified social workers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Qualifications and Experience
A Degree or Masters in Social Work Diploma in SW (or equivalent).
Experience of working within a Child Health & Disability Team
Experience of working as part of multi-disciplinary team around children
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and have the expertise to thrive in a collaborative, multi-agency setting, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Become a key member of the team and help shape the future of child health and disability services in Cardiff.