Social Care Officer

Seven Resourcing are currently seeking a Social Care Officer to work within the Vale of Glamorgan. This is a full time role, paying £16.47 p/h. You will need a full UK driving license for this role. 

MAJOR PURPOSE OF POST:

To provide a direct service to children, young people and their families/carers, in line with relevant legislation, guidance, regulations and national standards

MAIN DUTIES:

– 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.

Working at Seven Resourcing:

Established in 2011, Seven Social Care is a leading provider of social care professionals to county councils, charities, hospitals, care homes and private organisations across the UK.

After being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2018, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity and attention to detail.

If you’re not the perfect match for this role, but you know a someone who is, help them find their dream job by referring them to Seven Resourcing. As a little ‘thank you’ from us, you will receive £250 for every referral that is successfully placed into a new role.