Contract to start ASAP

Duration: 12 weeks with a possible extension.

Responsibilities:

To manage a caseload consistent with responsibilities and grade

To provide high quality services to children, young people and their families/carers

To undertake direct work with children, young people and their families and carers under the guidance and supervision of your supervisor

To undertake Assessments and Care and Support Plans in line with the Social Services and Well Being (Wales)Act.

To contribute, where appropriate, to the management of Child Protection cases under the guidance of your supervisor

Where appropriate to do so, to undertake the supervision of contact visits between children, young people and their parents/families.

As required and where appropriate to do so, to take part in emergency duty rotas/systems

To work in partnership with service users, carers, other professionals and agencies both internally and externally

To develop improved multi-disciplinary working practices within the area of service.

To raise awareness and promote access to community services provided by other organisations to meet assessed needs.

To be aware of and have an understanding of all relevant legislation, guidance, policy and procedures, practice guidelines and national standards including the Wales Safeguarding Procedures, the Vale of Glamorgan Council Policy and Procedures Manual and the Risk Management procedures for all children and young people.

To take personal responsibility for ensuring your knowledge is updated and forms part of your continuous professional development.

To maintain compliance with Departmental and Corporate Standards and procedures for assessments, planning and reviewing of individual casework, ensuring that individual care plans remain relevant and within available resources.

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