Social Worker - Looked After Children

Placed: 03/12/17
Region: Cardiff
Location: Cardiff
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

We have several great opportunities for a Locum Social Worker to join the Looked After Children's Service in Cardiff Council. The local area has great transport links and shopping venues, it offers a great work life balance.

What's on offer

* £28 per Hour
* Great transport Links
* Great work life balance in a lively city

Job Responsibilities

* Promoting and quality assuring effective assessment, Care Planning, intervention and review for Children in need, Looked After Children and Child protection situations
* Case management
* Report writing and attending court when required
* Carry a caseload in line with the organisational needs of the directorate
* Promote the safety and welfare of children who are looked after by enabling them to access independent advocates or the complaints procedure
* Communicate well with foster carers and others in developing a corporate approach to fulfilling responsibilities for looked after children

Job Requirements

* Driving license, relevant business insurance and access to a vehicle
* Full DBS check
* Registered with the Care Council for Wales
* Relevant Social Work degree or equivalent
* Relevant experience as a Social Worker ideally in a Looked After Children's team

Price / Salary: £28.00/hour