Social Worker

Network Recruitment Wales are recruiting a Social Worker for a temporary placement with one of our clients. 

JOB PURPOSE
To provide a high-quality service in relation to all aspects of the assessment and care management process which meet
the needs of children and young people.

KEY RESULT AREAS
1. Service Provision
1.1 To perform all the functions of the post in a manner consistent with current legislation and with current Social
Services policies, standards and procedures as endorsed by the Senior Management Team.
1.2 To take responsibility for all the functions of the post within the boundaries of delegated responsibility.
1.3 To manage a caseload and associated administrative tasks in an efficient and effective manner.
1.4 To act appropriately upon receiving referrals allocated by the team manager / senior social work practitioner.
1.5 To engage and empower service users, their carers and their support networks and actively to elicit service
user and carer feedback in order to ensure person centred interventions.
1.6 To ensure that appropriate information is available for service users and carers
1.7 To carry out assessments as appropriate, including carer assessments, within timescales and to contribute to
or coordinate the construction of outcome focused care plans which are informed by best practice, guidance and
an understanding of the organisational context.
1.8 To attend court as and when required and to prepare and present any necessary reports.
1.9 To work in partnership with other professionals e.g., Health, in order to provide appropriate and effective
services for service users and carers.
1.10 To provide written and verbal reports as required and to assist in assessing and monitoring the
implementation of plans and outcomes for service users.
1.11 To assist the team manager and senior practitioner in the development of best practice and ensure shared
understanding of child protection within the team.
1.12 To support the professional development of newly qualified social workers and undertake the workload
management and practice assessment of social work students undertaking practice learning opportunities in the
team.
1.13 To participate in the planning and commissioning of service delivery as required and monitor and review
service delivery.
1.14 To promote the involvement of service users and carers in both care planning and service development. 1.15
To chair meetings as directed by the team manager.
1.16 To assist in ensuring that there is a good understanding of practice and procedures regarding child protection
in the Team

2. Administration
2.1 To have an understanding of and follow Social Services administrative procedures and processes
2.2 To provide a quality standard of report and to maintain accurate case recording using the appropriate software
as required

3. Team Contribution
3.1 To attend team meetings and undertake any necessary and appropriate team duties and activities
3.2 To contribute to departmental projects as directed
3.3 To participate in and contribute to team development initiatives
3.4 To support the professional development of newly qualified social workers and social work students as
appropriate

4. Personal Contribution
4.1 To be an effective role model for other members of staff
4.2 Be committed to personal development and attend training as requested including any mandatory training
identified for this post.